Adjektiv

pflanzlich

plant-based, vegetable, herbal

Ich esse nur pflanzliche Produkte.

I only eat plant-based products.

Das ist ein pflanzliches Heilmittel.

This is an herbal remedy.

((noun)) (modifies a noun) A plant-based diet is healthy.

Synonyms: vegetarisch (vegetarian), vegan (vegan); Antonyms: tierisch (animal-based)

From 'Pflanze' (plant) + the adjective suffix '-lich' (like '-ly' or '-al'). Literally 'plant-like'.

Think of 'Pflanze' as 'plant'. Anything that is 'pflanzlich' comes from a plant.

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