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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Sea Buckthorn, a signature Scottish botanical, mint, and lemon balm add a refreshing, herbaceous character.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Opening with the spiced-citrus scents of Timur pepper, lemon zest, and mandarin, the budget-friendly perfume has a heart of herbaceous white tea.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
Loads of feta, parsley, mint, and lemon juice complete the bright, herbaceous dish.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
Imagine a flavor that’s reminiscent of both earthy carrots and herbaceous parsley, all in one leafy green package.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Opening with the spiced-citrus scents of Timur pepper, lemon zest, and mandarin, the budget-friendly perfume has a heart of herbaceous white tea.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
Loads of feta, parsley, mint, and lemon juice complete the bright, herbaceous dish.
—Lindsey Tramuta, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
Imagine a flavor that’s reminiscent of both earthy carrots and herbaceous parsley, all in one leafy green package.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 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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