Name: What are the differences between herbs and shrubs?
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The main differences between herbs and shrubs lie in their structure, size, and life cycle.  Herbs are small, non-woody plants.

Relative clauses (Restrictive vs. nonrestrictive)

They have soft stems that generally die back to the ground each year after flowering.

Herbs are usually low-growing and have a shorter lifespan, typically living for just one growing season, annuals, or a few years, perennials.

Examples include basil, mint, and cilantro.  Shrubs, on the other hand, are woody plants that are larger and have multiple stems arising from the base.

They don't die back each year, but instead grow taller and bushier over time.

Shrubs are usually perennial, meaning they live for many years.

 Common shrubs include rosemary, which can be both an herb and a shrub, lilac, and boxwood.  So while herbs are soft and often smaller, shrubs are woody and typically larger, with a more permanent structure.