waxy leaves
Cuticle-coated plant parts
Waxy leaves have a smooth, glossy coating that repels water and reduces moisture loss.
The waxy cuticle—a protective layer on the leaf surface—is especially thick on plants adapted to dry or sunny conditions: The waxy leaves of the magnolia gleamed in the afternoon light.
Gardeners and botanists use the term to describe this characteristic sheen and texture.
- glossySmooth and shiny
- succulentMoist and flavorful
- cuticleDead skin at nail base
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- bay laurelAromatic Mediterranean cooking tree
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