valerianaceous

[ vuh-leer-ee-uh-ney-shuh s ]
/ vəˌlɪər i əˈneɪ ʃəs /

adjective

belonging to the plant family Valerianaceae.
Compare valerian family.

Origin of valerianaceous

1835–45; < New Latin Valerianace(ae) (see valerian, -aceae) + -ous

British Dictionary definitions for valerianaceous

valerianaceous
/ (vəˌlɪərɪəˈneɪʃəs) /

adjective

of, relating to, or belonging to the Valerianaceae, a family of herbaceous plants having, in some genera, the calyx of the flower reduced to a ring of hairs: includes valerian, spikenard, and corn salad

Word Origin for valerianaceous

C19: from New Latin; see valerian