Herbaceous

adj. pertaining to an herb; like an herb

A herbaceous plant is a plant that has leaves and stems that die at the end of the growing season to the soil level. A herbaceous plant may be annual, biennial or perennial. Herbaceous perennial plants have stems that die at the end of the growing season. New growth forms from the roots or from underground stems or from crown tissue at the surface of the ground. Examples include bulbs, Peonies, Hosta and grasses. By contrast, non-herbaceous perennial plants are woody plants which have little stems above ground that remain alive during winter and grow shoots the next year from the above ground parts, including trees, shrubs and vines.
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Adjective
1. characteristic of a nonwoody herb or plant part
(similar) nonwoody
(classification) botany, phytology

(a.)
Of or pertaining to herbs; having the nature, texture, or characteristics, of an herb; as, herbaceous plants; an herbaceous stem.
  

A term used in decribing the aroma of herbs in the following wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Cabarnet Sauvignons, and Merlots. If the odor is too pronounced, the wine is considered vegetal (not a good thing).