primulaceous

[ prim-yuh-ley-shuh s ]
/ ˌprɪm yəˈleɪ ʃəs /

adjective

belonging to the plant family Primulaceae.
Compare primrose family.

Origin of primulaceous

1835–45; < New Latin Primulace(ae) family name (see primula, -aceae) + -ous

British Dictionary definitions for primulaceous

primulaceous
/ (ˌprɪmjʊˈleɪʃəs) /

adjective

of, relating to, or belonging to the Primulaceae, a family of plants having funnel-shaped or bell-shaped flowers: includes primrose, moneywort, pimpernel, and loosestrife