Question

Herbaceous plant that dies back to ground each year but sprouts again from under ground parts is?

• A. Perennial
• B. Biennial
• C. Annual
• D. Winter annual

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Perennial

A. Herbaceous plant in which the underground part of the plant is alive and survive through unfavourable conditions and then sprout above the ground later are perennial. For example, Piper nigrum etc.

B. The herbs that can live for two years are biennial plants. For example, coriander etc

C. The herbs in which both above ground and underground parts die after a year are annual. For example, basil etc

D. Winter annual herbs are plants which germinate in autumn or winter and live through winter like chickweed etc

So, the correct answer is 'Perennial'.