herbaceous
/hɜrˈbeɪʃəs/
adjective
- Describing a plant that has a soft, green stem and dies back to the ground each winter, rather than having a woody stem.
- Herbaceous plants like tulips and daisies need to be cut back in the fall.
- The garden is full of colorful herbaceous perennials that bloom every summer.
- Unlike trees, herbaceous plants do not have bark on their stems.
- Relating to or resembling herbs in taste, smell, or appearance.
- This wine has a light, herbaceous aroma with hints of grass.
- The salad had a fresh, herbaceous flavor from the basil and parsley.
- The chef added a herbaceous garnish of chives to the soup.
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