(ˈ)(h)ər|bāshəs adjective
Etymology: Latin herbaceus grassy, from herba grass, herb + -aceus -aceous
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
herbaceous sepals
• her·ba·ceous·ly adverb
• her·ba·ceous·ness noun -es