a. Bot. [f. mod.L. asperifoli-us (f. asper rough + foli-um leaf) + -ATE, -OUS.] Having rough leaves; formerly applied specifically to the Boragineæ.
1686. Phil. Trans., XVI. 286. Asperifolious Herbs, whose Flowers are … reflected at the end like a Scorpions tail.
1753. Chambers, Cycl. Supp., Asperifolious or Asperifoliate Plants, according to Mr. Ray, make a distinct genus.
