Stewart Robert Hinsley wrote:
In article , ned
writes
Is there a botanical expression or definition to distinguish
between,
perennials which die back each year, but regenerate from the old
rootstock,
and perennials which do not die back, eg cactus, succulents, trees,
etc.?


Some old (19th century) material on the topic

http://www.malvaceae.info/Literature...B/Chap1-1.html

I think the term you're looking for is herbaceous perennial.


Thanks for that.
I found it interesting.
It says a lot that I'm in tune with the 19th century! ;-))

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ned