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'''Forbs''' are herbaceous flowering plants that are not graminoids (Poaceae|grasses, Cyperaceae|sedges and Juncaceae|rushes). The term is frequently used in vegetation ecology, especially in relation to grasslands. Forbs represent a Guild (ecology)|guild of plant species with broadly similar growth form, which in ecology is often more important than taxonomy|taxonomic relationship. In addition to its use in ecological studies, the term forb may also be used for subdividing popular guides to the wildflowers of a region, together with other categories such as ferns, grasses, shrubs and trees. This approach is not followed in formal regional floras, which are usually organised taxonomy|taxonomically. Some examples of forbs are clover, sunflower and milkweed.

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