Herb 🌿

The herb emoji shows a simple green leaf or small leafy plant, often depicted as a single sprig or small bouquet with delicate stems and rounded or pointed foliage. The design is minimalist and clean, rendered in shades of green that emphasize its natural, botanical character.

People use this emoji to reference cooking herbs like basil, oregano, or parsley—especially in culinary or recipe discussions. It's common in posts about cooking, gardening, wellness, and natural remedies. The herb also appears in conversations about herbal tea, plant-based wellness, holistic health, and natural ingredients.

Beyond literal usage, the herb carries associations with wellness, natural living, and sustainability. It's popular among people interested in organic gardening, herbalism, or eco-conscious lifestyles. The minimalist leaf design makes it useful as a general symbol for plant life, nature, and growth.

Designs across platforms are typically understated—a simple leaf or small plant. The herb emoji was approved as part of Unicode Emoji 0.6 in 2010, making it one of the foundational nature symbols in the emoji set.