Difference between herbs and woody plants
Today's plant experience introduces knowledge about plants, the difference between herbs and woody plants. Next, the site editor will introduce it to netizens.
If we look from a visual perspective, the difference between herbs and woody plants is actually easy to see. Here is a picture taken by the editor, which contains both herbs and woody plants. Take a look first, plant friends.
In the picture above, it can be seen that woody plants are generally taller, while herbs are shorter.
Herbaceous plants: Refers to plants with underdeveloped xylem in the stem, few lignified cells, and weak supporting force. Herbaceous plants are generally short in height, have a short lifespan, have soft stems, and most die in the aerial part or the whole plant at the end of the growing season. According to the length of time it takes to complete the entire life cycle, they are divided into annual, biennial, and perennial herbaceous plants.
Woody plants: Refers to plants with a large amount of xylem formed due to thickening growth of roots and stems, and most cell walls are lignified and strong. The plant has well-developed xylem, hard stems, and is perennial.
We can see the cross-section of woody plants, although it has dried out, it still retains its original shape. But if it is replaced with a herbaceous plant, it will soon rot and disappear!
In summary, by looking at the concepts of herbaceous and woody plants, we can see that lignification is mentioned. Like the wooden tables and stools we use at home are made from the stems of woody plants. And woven products like straw hats are made from herbaceous plants.
Some herbaceous plants, in the later stage of growth, the base of the stem will also show lignification. Although lignification occurs, due to the short lifespan and less lignification, it is still a herbaceous plant. For example, peppers, in the later stage, the stems lignify and become relatively hard, but they are still herbaceous plants, not woody plants.
The above introduction to the difference between herbs and woody plants (with pictures) hopes to bring you some help. Finally, don't forget to visit more flower care experience and knowledge!