Forbs

Creeping woodsorrel, Oxalis corniculata L.

A forb is a broadleaf, non-graminoid, herbaceous flowering plant with net-like veins in the leaves. Most are deeply rooted perennials with an extending life span in comparison to grasses. The flowers, informally including wildflowers, are often colorful and showy, but many times these plants are described as weeds. With a wide variety of shapes, color, and sizes, the importance of forbs to wildlife is high. They provide as both food and shelter for many including white-tailed deer and songbirds. Some wildlife, such as the Gopherus genus of tortoise, rely heavily on forb consumption for their diet.