The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ERICACEOUS
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What does ERICACEOUS mean?
ERICACEOUS adjective- Of or pertaining to the heath family (Ericaceae).
- (especially of a plant) Acid-loving, thriving in acidic conditions.
- Acidic, acid-based