Herbaceous vegetation
- Pronunciation
- /her-beh-CHUS veh-GET-ih-shun/
- Category
- Ecology
- Singular
- Herbaceous vegetation
- Plural
- Herbaceous vegetation
Definition
Plants that lack a woody stem, typically growing in meadows, fields, or forests. Though typically an ecological term, certain entomological studies may focus on herbaceous vegetation as habitats for insect populations.
Etymology
From Latin 'herba', meaning 'grass' or 'herb', and 'vegetatio', meaning 'growth'.
Example
Herbaceous vegetation forms a crucial part of the food chain in many ecosystems.
Related Terms
- Grasslands
- Wildflowers
- Flora