Herbaceous

Pronunciation: /ˈhɜːrbəʃəs/

Definitions of herbaceous

adjective describing a plant that has a non-woody stem and dies down to the ground at the end of the growing season

Example Sentences

A1 She planted some herbaceous flowers in her garden.

A2 The herbaceous plants in the park added a touch of color.

B1 The herbaceous border along the path was filled with a variety of plants.

B2 The botanist explained the differences between herbaceous and woody plants.

C1 The herbaceous shrubs in the botanical garden were meticulously cared for.

C2 The chef used a variety of herbaceous ingredients to create a flavorful dish.

Examples of herbaceous in a Sentence

formal The herbaceous plants in the garden require regular watering and sunlight.

informal She loves growing herbaceous plants in her backyard.

slang I heard that herbaceous plants are easy to take care of, even for beginners.

figurative His writing style is like a herbaceous garden, full of fresh and lively descriptions.

Grammatical Forms of herbaceous

• past tense: herbaceated
• plural: herbaceous plants
• comparative: more herbaceous
• superlative: most herbaceous
• present tense: is herbaceous
• future tense: will be herbaceous
• perfect tense: has been herbaceous
• continuous tense: is being herbaceous
• singular: a herbaceous plant
• positive degree: herbaceous
• infinitive: to be herbaceous
• gerund: being herbaceous
• participle: herbaceous

Origin and Evolution of herbaceous

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'herbaceous' originated from the Latin word 'herbaceus', which is derived from 'herba' meaning herb or plant.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in botany to describe plants with soft, green stems that die back to the ground each year. Over time, the term has expanded to describe a wider range of plants with similar characteristics, including those used in cooking and medicine.