Herbaceous

usgb/ɜːrˈbeɪʃəs,hɜːrˈbeɪʃəs/
adjective

Related to plants that have no woody stem above ground.

The gardener planted several herbaceous plants in the garden.
Visual representation of "herbaceous" - Related to plants that have no woody stem above ground.

Often appears as...

  • herbaceous border
  • herbaceous plants
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No Woody Stem

Herbaceous refers to plants that remain soft and green, without developing the hard stem like trees.

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The herbaceous peonies die back in winter and regrow each spring.
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Die in Winter

Many herbaceous plants die back to the ground in winter and return in the spring.

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After the first frost, the herbaceous perennials in the garden withered away.
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Landscape Design

Herbaceous borders are popular in garden design for colorful, seasonal flowers.

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She designed a beautiful herbaceous border with a variety of colorful blooms.
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