Origin of the Word "Rosacea"
The word "rosacea" originates in the late Nineteenth Century from the feminine Latin word "rosaceus" meaning "rose coloured."
The Rosaceae or rose family is a large family of plants, with about 3,000-4,000 species.
4/11/08 — Rosaceae "Acaena Novae-Zelandiae."
Author: Peter Wilson.
Questions: E-Mail questions2010@rosacea-treatment-clinic.com.au
Reviewed: Tuesday, 4 November 2008.
Further Information:
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