alsinaceous /ˌæl.səˈneɪ.ʃəs/ adjective2 •(historical) Of or pertaining to the Alsinaceae (Caryophyllaceae) family, especially chickweed.According to the manner in which the petals of a polypetalous corolla are arranged, they have received different names, which are thus defined by Link: […] the alsinaceous has short distant ones; […] — 1832 •Of a petal: having a short but distinct claw. formsmore alsinaceous · most alsinaceous