herbaceous
adjective
her·ba·ceous
ˌ(h)ər-ˈbā-shəs 
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
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The herbaceous perennial's name likely comes from its long, slender leaves that resemble spiders’ legs and the way its offsets dangle from the main plant like spiders from a web.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Maintain even moisture Tree and woodland peonies do better in dappled light, but herbaceous peonies require 6 to 8 hours of full sunlight daily for best flowering and upright growth.
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Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
There are savory and herbaceous notes of green pepper, pineapple, wet earth, and stone fruit on the palate, making this a complex and engaging sipper.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Red fruit and lively acidity are complemented by a subtle herbaceous character that brings freshness and complexity to the wine without dominating it.
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Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Maintain even moisture Tree and woodland peonies do better in dappled light, but herbaceous peonies require 6 to 8 hours of full sunlight daily for best flowering and upright growth.
—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
29 June 2026
There are savory and herbaceous notes of green pepper, pineapple, wet earth, and stone fruit on the palate, making this a complex and engaging sipper.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Red fruit and lively acidity are complemented by a subtle herbaceous character that brings freshness and complexity to the wine without dominating it.
—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Herbaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/herbaceous. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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herbaceous
adjective
her·ba·ceous
ˌ(h)ər-ˈbā-shəs
1
: of, relating to, or resembling an herb
2
: being a stem with little or no woody tissue and lasting usually only for a single growing season
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