As adjectives the difference between herbaceous and perennial
is that
herbaceous is (
label) not woody, lacking lignified tissues while
perennial is lasting or remaining active throughout the year, or all the time.
As a noun perennial is
a perennial plant; a plant that is active throughout the year or survives for more than two growing seasons compare (
annual), (
biennial).
herbaceous English
Adjective
( en adjective)
(label) not woody, lacking lignified tissues
(label) not woody in flavor
(label) feeding on herbs and soft plants
* 1861 , (Charles John Andersson), Lake Ngami , , page 490
- The hippopotamus is an herbaceous animal.
Antonyms
* woody
Derived terms
* herbaceousness
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perennial English
Adjective
( -)
Lasting or remaining active throughout the year, or all the time.
- a perennial stream
(botany, of a plant) Having a life cycle of more than two years. Compare (annual), (biennial).
(figuratively) Continuing without cessation or intermission; perpetual; permanent; unceasing; never failing.
* 1790 ,
- The perennial existence of bodies corporate and their fortunes are things particularly suited to a man who has long views…
(figuratively) Enduring; lasting; timeless.
- His artwork has a perennial beauty.
(figuratively) Recurrent; appearing or recurring again and again.
- Change is a perennial theme in politics.
Derived terms
* perennially
Noun
( Perennial plant)
( en noun)
A perennial plant; a plant that is active throughout the year or survives for more than two growing seasons. Compare (annual), (biennial).
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