glossy leaves
Waxy botanical surfaces
Glossy leaves have a shiny, reflective surface, as if coated with wax or lacquer.
The term appears in plant identification and gardening contexts: The holly's glossy leaves caught the winter light.
Many tropical and evergreen plants have glossy leaves, which help retain moisture and repel water.
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
- foliagePlant's leafy covering
- shrubSmall woody plant
- water retentionBody storing excess fluid
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