Herbaceous (Adjective)
Meaning
Characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The herbaceous stem of the pea plant is soft and flexible, allowing it to twine around other plants for support.
- Herbaceous perennials such as daylilies and coneflowers come in a wide range of colors and textures.
- Unlike trees, herbaceous plants like grasses and ferns complete their life cycle within a year or two.
- The gardening book suggested mulching around herbaceous plants to retain moisture and prevent weeds.
- In areas with cold winters, herbaceous plants may be more prone to damage or dieback than woody plants.