Herbaceous plants are a type of plant that does not have woody stems and typically die back to the ground in winter. Lobelia is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant with small, bell-shaped flowers. Acanthus is a genus of herbaceous perennials with large, spiny leaves and tall flower spikes. Phlox is a genus of herbaceous perennials with clusters of small, star-shaped flowers. Geranium is a genus of herbaceous perennials with showy flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. CLOVER is a low-growing, herbaceous plant with three-lobed leaves and small, white flowers. Irid is a genus of herbaceous perennials with sword-shaped leaves and colorful flowers. IRIS is a genus of herbaceous perennials with sword-shaped leaves and showy flowers. Wort is an old English term for any herbaceous plant. ANISE is an herbaceous plant with small, white flowers and aromatic seeds.