herbaceous
Soft-stemmed, like basil
Herbaceous describes plants with soft, green stems rather than woody ones.
Unlike trees and shrubs, herbaceous plants typically die back to the ground each year: The herbaceous border featured delphiniums and peonies.
In botany, the term distinguishes non-woody vegetation.
Herbaceous also describes anything resembling herbs—green, leafy, or grass-like in texture or appearance.
Recurring each year
- biennialEvery second year
- annualOccurring every year
- forbHerbaceous non-grass plant
- stemPlant's central axis
softwood · groundcover · wildflower · angiosperm · dicotyledon · monocotyledon · cultivar · herbology
Richly abundant in growth
- foliagePlant's leafy covering
- verdantLush with plants
- leafyHaving abundant foliage
- greenColor of vegetation
fresh · chlorophyll · photosynthesis · sap · succulent · tender · vibrant · luxuriant
Emitting pleasant smell
- scentedHaving added fragrance
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- mintyHaving cool herbal flavor
- pepperyHaving sharp, hot flavor
savory · rosemary · lemongrass · basil · thyme · oregano · sage · cilantro
Fragrant culinary leaf
- parsleyCulinary herb for garnishing
- cilantroPungent leafy herb
- dillFeathery culinary herb
- chivesMild allium herb
mint · oregano · thyme · sage · tarragon · chervil · marjoram · sorrel
Outer edge or limit
- beddingMaterials covering a mattress
- cultivationFostering growth through care
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
- mulchProtective plant bedding
pruning · compost · fertilizer · seedling · weeding · soil · transplant · spacing
perennial
Recurring each year
stem · softwood · groundcover · wildflower · angiosperm · dicotyledon · monocotyledon · cultivar · herbology · botany
lush
Richly abundant in growth
green · fresh · chlorophyll · photosynthesis · sap · succulent · tender · vibrant · luxuriant · undergrowth
fragrant
Emitting pleasant smell
peppery · savory · rosemary · lemongrass · basil · thyme · oregano · sage · cilantro · dill
basil
Fragrant culinary leaf
chives · mint · oregano · thyme · sage · tarragon · chervil · marjoram · sorrel · lovage
border
Outer edge or limit
- beddingMaterials covering a mattress
- cultivationFostering growth through care
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
mulch · pruning · compost · fertilizer · seedling · weeding · soil · transplant · spacing · deadheading
spinach
Edible dark green leaves
arugula · endive · romaine · collard · watercress · radicchio · escarole · frisee · mizuna · mache
- fragrancesperfume, cologne, aftershave, essential oils, floral
- Plant-Relatedplant, leaf, root, stem, bark
- tasting notessmooth, dry, sweet, bitter, bold
- plant termstree, shrub, vine, fern, succulent
- plant traitsthorny, spiny, evergreen, deciduous, flowering
- wine tastingaroma, wine tasting, bouquet, wine glass, finish