Herbs

An herb is a vascular plant that undergoes little secondary growth and develops very little to no secondary tissue. It lacks what would commonly be referred to as wood or bark. Plants that are herbs are also called herbaceous plants, and the botanical properties exclusive to herbs are described as herbaceous; they are contrasted to Woody Plants.

Many Angiosperms are herbs; on the other hand, no gymnosperms are herbaceous. Of the angiosperms, most annuals and biennials and many perennials are herbs, but not all.

Herbs include common fruits, vegetables, and spices. Corn is an annual herb; onion is a biennial herb; and mints and strawberries are perennial herbs.