plant-derived

Sourced from flora

Plant-derived describes something obtained or extracted from plants rather than synthesized artificially or taken from animals: plant-derived proteins, plant-derived medicines.

The term appears frequently in discussions of food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals where the source matters: The supplement contains only plant-derived ingredients.

materials

fiber

Plant-based digestive aid

linen · bamboo · jute · sisal · rattan · cork · rubber · latex · resin · wood

foods

botanical

Related to plants

grain · legume · nut · seed · root · tuber · leafy · organic · vegan · unprocessed

cosmetics

botanical

Related to plants

skincare · fragrance · jojoba · shea · argan · rosehip · aloe · chamomile · lavender · formulation

industrial

biofuel

Fuel from organic sources

feedstock · biomass · starch · oil · glycerin · lubricant · solvent · adhesive · dye · pigment

medicinal

herbal

Relating to medicinal plants

remedy · therapeutic · alkaloid · compound · ayurvedic · homeopathic · traditional · apothecary · healing · curative

Opposites
natural vs. synthetic origin

plant-derivedsynthetic

Produced artificially, not natural

man-made · artificial · petrochemical · manufactured · inorganic

Family

plant, derive, derived, derivative, derivation, derivable

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G