Herbage vs. Herb — What's the Difference?

Herbaceous plant growth, especially grass or similar vegetation used for pasturage.

In general use, herbs are a widely distributed and widespread group of plants with savory or aromatic properties that are used for flavoring and garnishing food, for medicinal purposes, or for fragrances; excluding vegetables and other plants consumed for macronutrients. Culinary use typically distinguishes herbs from spices.

The fleshy, often edible parts of plants.

A plant whose stem does not produce woody, persistent tissue and generally dies back at the end of each growing season.

Herbs collectively.

Any of various often aromatic plants used especially in medicine or as seasoning.

Herbaceous plant growth, especially grass.

(Slang) Marijuana.

The fleshy, often edible, parts of plants.

(countable) Any green, leafy plant, or parts thereof, used to flavour or season food.

(legal) The natural pasture of a land, considered as distinct from the land itself; hence, right of pasture (on another man's land).

(countable) A plant whose roots, leaves or seeds, etc. are used in medicine.

Herbs collectively; green food beasts; grass; pasture.

Cannabis.

The liberty or right of pasture in the forest or in the grounds of another man.

A plant whose stem is not woody and does not persist beyond each growing season

Succulent herbaceous vegetation of pasture land

Grass; herbage.

A lame or uncool person.

A plant whose stem does not become woody and permanent, but dies, at least down to the ground, after flowering.

Grass; herbage.

A plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

Aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities