waxy leaf

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waxy
adjective
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/ˈwæk.si/us
/ˈwæk.si/
slightly shiny; looking ...
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leaf
noun[C]
uk
/liːf/us
/liːf/
one of the flat, usually green parts of a plant that are joined at one end to the stem ...
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Like most relatives of the pineapple, the tightly packed,waxyleafbases of the strap-like leaves of this species form an urn.
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This mallee is easily recognised in the field by its form, large, white, waxy leaves and, when in flower, stamens clustered in four groups.
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The shiny leaves of this willow help distinguish it from other willows in the habitat, all of which have waxy leaves.
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Some tree species, such as ficus sp. with their waxy leaves, are tolerant of low humidity.
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In appearance, the plant itself has a short, stocky stem with tough, waxy leaves.
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It is a succulent plant forming basal rosettes of waxy leaves.
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The waxy leaves are typically 2.5 inches long and about an inch wide, but can be as long as five inches.
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The waxy leaves form in groups of three and are aromatic when crushed.
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These are perennial herbs used as groundcovers lined with fleshy, smooth, sometimes waxy leaves no more than 6 centimeters long.
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Its small, waxy leaves are needlelike and up to a centimeter long.
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The thick, waxy leaves may be divided into lobes, especially the largest basal leaves, which may reach 20 centimeters long.
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Once established, it is difficult to eradicate, as its waxy leaves shed most water-based herbicide sprays.
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The thick, waxy leaves are not compound or lobed, having smooth edges.
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The thick, waxy leaves are triangular to oblong and usually pointed, reaching up to 11 centimeters in length, but often remaining much smaller.
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The hydrophobic effect explains the separation of a mixture of oil and water into its two components, and the beading of water on nonpolar surfaces such as waxy leaves.
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It will grow above the water if given the chance with similar but waxy leaves and will even flower underwater occasionally, though the flowers soon rot.
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