herbaceous

adjective3

1. •
   Not woody, lacking lignified tissues.

   • […] and it contains a very good selection of shrubs and herbaceous plants, which, having good soil and plentiful drenchings of water from a garden-engine all the summer, thrive to admiration. — 1859
2. •
   Not woody in flavor.

   • The sommelier noted strong herbaceous notes of thyme and lemongrass in the sauvignon blanc.
3. •
   (old-fashioned) Feeding on herbs and soft plants.

   • The hippopotamus is an herbaceous animal. — 1861