U+1F33F • Animals & Nature
Herb Emoji
Meaning
An herb, a plant used in cooking or medicine. Depicted as a green sprig, as of basil, sage, or oregano, generally with five or seven leaves.
May be used for various content concerning cooking, vegetarianism or veganism, herbal medicine, and plant life more generally. Can also be used as slang for marijuana.
Not to be confused with 🌱 Seedling, though their applications may overlap.
This emoji predates the inclusion of emojis within Unicode. It was first added to early Japanese emoji keyboards by au by KDDI in 2003.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F33F |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | herb |
| Shortcode | :herb: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | plant-other |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🌿 Herb emoji mean?
An herb, a plant used in cooking or medicine. Depicted as a green sprig, as of basil, sage, or oregano, generally with five or seven leaves. May be used for various content concerning cooking, vegetarianism or veganism, herbal medicine, and plant life more generally. Can also be used as slang for marijuana. Not to be confused with 🌱 Seedling, though their applications may overlap. This emoji predates the inclusion of emojis within Unicode. It was first added to early Japanese emoji keyboards by au by KDDI in 2003.
How do I copy the 🌿 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🌿) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Herb?
The Unicode for the Herb emoji is U+1F33F.
On which platforms can I use the 🌿 emoji?
You can use the Herb emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Herb Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🌿"
"I'm so relieved 🌿"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🌿"
Comments: "This is literally me 🌿"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🌿"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🌿💦 (emphasized relief)
🌿😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.