Hemiparaslte 



An organism which is intermediate between an Epiphyte 

 (q. v.) and a Parasite (q. v.). 



Hemisaprophyte 



A plant which is intermediate between a Saprophyte 

 (q. v.) and an Autotrophic (q. v.) organism. 



Hepatic 



Refers to the liver or to a Liverwort, (q. v.). 



Herb 



A plant with one or more stems that die back to the 

 ground each year; grasses and Forbs (q. v.) as distinct from 

 shrubs and trees. 



Herbaceous 



Refers to plants with characteristics of an herb. 



Herbage 



Herbs in a collective sense, and any other plant material 

 used as forage by animals, especially Pasturage. 



Herbarium 



A collection of preserved, classified plants. 



Herbicide 



A chemical substance used for killing plants particularly 

 weeds, e.g., 2,4-D. cf. Insecticide. 



Herbivore 



An organism that eats plants, e.g., rabbit, sheep. 



Herbivorous 



Refers to a herbivore. 



Herbosa 



Vegetation consisting of non-woody plants. 



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