herbaceous

/hɜrˈbeɪʃəs/
adjective
  1. 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.
  2. 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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