herbaceous
adjective
her·ba·ceous
ˌ(h)ər-ˈbā-shəs 
1
a
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an herb
b
of a stem
: having little or no woody tissue and persisting usually for a single growing season
2
: having the texture, color, or appearance of a leaf
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This native herbaceous perennial thrives in moist soil.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 June 2025
On the complex palate, vibrant fruit emerges, supported by a robust herbaceous backbone, while subtle wood adds depth to the outstanding finish.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Olivia Jan, who worked on the Grassland Opera fragrance imagined the scent of the herbaceous orbexilum stipulatum flower.
—Nicole Mowbray, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
The Goddess Green sees basil, tarragon, and chervil combined with citrus and gin for a zingy, herbaceous sipper that arrives a vibrant kelly green.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 June 2025
On the complex palate, vibrant fruit emerges, supported by a robust herbaceous backbone, while subtle wood adds depth to the outstanding finish.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Olivia Jan, who worked on the Grassland Opera fragrance imagined the scent of the herbaceous orbexilum stipulatum flower.
—Nicole Mowbray, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
The Goddess Green sees basil, tarragon, and chervil combined with citrus and gin for a zingy, herbaceous sipper that arrives a vibrant kelly green.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
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“Herbaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbaceous. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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herbaceous
adjective
her·ba·ceous
ˌ(h)ər-ˈbā-shəs
1
: of, relating to, or resembling an herb
2
: being a stem with little or no woody tissue and lasting usually only for a single growing season
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