Nonwoody (Adjective)
Meaning
Not woody; not consisting of or resembling wood.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The herbaceous plants in the garden were nonwoody and required regular pruning to maintain their shape.
- The nonwoody stems of the cattail plant were surprisingly strong and flexible.
- In botany, a nonwoody plant is one that does not produce a persistent woody stem.
- The nonwoody tissues of the plant were more susceptible to disease and pests.
- The soft, nonwoody fibers of the flax plant were used to make rope and cloth.