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nonwoody

American  
[non-wood-ee] / nɒnˈwʊd i /

adjective

Horticulture.
  1. herbaceous.


Etymology

Origin of nonwoody

non- + woody 1

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In nonwoody plants, turgor pressure supports the plant.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

For another, their nonwoody tissues are producing greater quantities of resin, which affords protection against bark beetles.

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