Grazing herbs are plant species that are often mistaken by many farmers as weeds in their pasture. An ideal pasture contains a large proportion of vigorous grasses and to a lesser extent companion species such as clover and herbs.
Grazing herbs include both Chicory (Cichorium intybus) and Plantain (Plantago lanceolata). These are perennial plants that in some harsh environments behave as free seeding annuals, that is, they grow for one year or less, set seed and die.