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herbaceous definition

her·ba·ceous (hər bā′s̸həs, ər-)

adjective

  1. of, or having the nature of, an herb or herbs, as distinguished from woody plants
  2. like a green leaf in texture, color, shape, etc.

Etymology: L herbaceus

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