HerbsShrubs1Herbs are usually short plants.1Shrubs are medium-sized plants.2They have a soft and non-woody stem.2They have a hard and woody stem.3Branches uniformly spread around the stem.3The stems branch out near the base of the plant.4Examples: Coriander, Tomato, Mint, etc.4Examples: Hibiscus, Lemon, Tulsi, etc.