"Woody plants" refers to any type of plant that has a hard stem or trunk made of wood. These plants include trees, shrubs, and some vines. They are typically larger and grow for many years. Full definition
Here Williams is experimenting with forbs — perennial and annual flowering plants — that could appeal to farmers who do not want to deal with the hassle of woody plants on their fields. (scientificamerican.com)
Many areas along the Lamar lack streamside willows and other woody plants because they were stripped away by elk and other herbivores, he explains. (discovermagazine.com)
Potts is one of the coauthors of «Can local adaptation explain varying patterns of herbivory tolerance in a recently introduced woody plant in North America?» (sciencedaily.com)