Herbaceous plants include graminoids, forbs, and ferns. Forbs are broad-leafed herbaceous plants, while graminoids have a grass-like appearance, including true grasses, sedges, and rushes.
These plants are typically low-growing with soft, non-woody stems. In contrast, woody plants like trees and shrubs have permanent above-ground stems that survive dormant seasons. Notably, banana plants are considered herbaceous due to their lack of true woody tissue, despite their size.
