Any herbaceous plant other than the graminoids (those in the Gramineae (true grasses), Cyperaceae (sedges) and Juncaceae (rushes) families), i e , any non-grass-like plant having little or no woody material within it
A perennial, broad-leafed herb found in prairie vegetation Forbs have solid stems and generally have broad, net veined leaves Their flowers are often large, colorful, and showy See drawing of plant group characteristics
A broad-leaved herb other than a grass, especially one growing in a field, prairie, or meadow
(1) Any herbaceous plant other than those in the Gramineae (true grasses), Cyperaceae (sedges), and Juncaceae (rushes) families - i e any non-grasslike plant having little or no woody material on it; or (2) a broad-leaved plant whose above ground stem does not become woody or persistent
Any herbaceous broadleaf plant that is not a grass and is not grass-like (see also Legume; Grass; Grass-like)
A broadleaf plant that has little or no woody material in it Forbs are usually little plants with annual flowers A forb is not a brush, which has a woody stem
A plant with a soft, rather than permanent woody stem that is not a grass-like plant