adjective describing a plant that has a non-woody stem and dies down to the ground at the end of the growing season
Referring to plant-based remedies or medicines derived from herbaceous plants
Describing plants with soft, green, non-woody stems, such as many wildflowers and vegetables
Used to describe the flavor or aroma of certain foods, such as herbs like parsley or cilantro
Referring to plants that die back to the ground each year, typically used in perennial gardens
In botanical writing, the term 'herbaceous' is used to describe plants that have soft, green stems and do not develop woody tissue.
Botanists use the term 'herbaceous' to classify plants that have non-woody stems and die back to the ground at the end of the growing season.
Chefs may use 'herbaceous' to describe dishes that have a strong presence of fresh herbs, giving a green and aromatic flavor profile.
Gardeners use 'herbaceous' to refer to perennial plants that have soft, non-woody stems and die back in the winter.