herb
Unicode: 1F33F
Description
A single, green, leafy plant, often depicted with a short brown or green stem and five leaves.
Group:
Animals & Nature > plant-other
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents nature, environmentalism, peace, growth, freshness, or spring. In some contexts, it can also symbolize cannabis.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). Its design is generic, representing a broad category of plants, but it is frequently interpreted as a marijuana leaf due to its common five-pointed shape in popular culture, despite official descriptions avoiding this specific mention.
Usage Examples
- Nature appreciation: 'Enjoying the fresh air! 🌿'
- Healthy lifestyle: 'Eating green today! 🌿'
- Environmental awareness: 'Protect our planet 🌿'
- Cannabis reference (unofficial): 'Relaxing with friends 🌿'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely used for nature, environmental themes, or cannabis. Less about specific agricultural produce generally.
East Asian culture:
May be used more broadly for flora, agriculture, or a sense of tranquility associated with nature.