What are herbs and what are their main characteristics?

Herbs are small plants that have soft, green, and usually tender stems. They are generally shorter in height compared to shrubs and trees and often have stems that are not woody.

The main characteristics of herbs include a flexible stem, small size, and a shorter life span in many cases. Their stems contain less woody tissue, which makes them softer and easier to bend. Common examples of herbs include coriander, mint, grass, and spinach.

Herbs can be identified by their low height and delicate stem structure, which separates them from larger plants such as shrubs and trees.