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Yes. Many leaves have waxy surfaces to minimise water-loss through evaporation. Hairs on leaves inhibit insects and other animals from eating them.
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Does the dahlia plant have hairy leaves?
The leaves are slightly hairy.
What is an advantage to having waxy leaves vs soft leaves?
Harder the better. Waxy leaves minimize the loss of water by transpiration
Does begonia plant have smooth or hairy leaves?
the answer is the plant has very hairy smooth leaves.
What is the function of the waxy transparent top of layer of leaves?
The waxy transparent layer of leaves prevents water evaporation.
What is the purpose of the hairy leaves in the patola leaves?
the leaves of patola
Are croton leaves waxy?
Yes, croton leaves are waxy to some degree.
Why do cactuses have waxy surfaces?
evolution, brah
Does the dahlia plant have hairy leaves?
The leaves are slightly hairy.
Is oregano leaves waxy or slippery?
No, oregano leaves are not waxy or slippery. They are velvety and soft like mint.
What is an advantage to having waxy leaves vs soft leaves?
Harder the better. Waxy leaves minimize the loss of water by transpiration
Does begonia plant have smooth or hairy leaves?
the answer is the plant has very hairy smooth leaves.
What plant has leaves with waxy surfaces to protect themselves from dehydration due to much sunlight?
Such plants tend to store water in swollen leaf cells, and are generally classed as succulents. The waxy leaf surface is to prevent too much evaporation of water due to the heat.
What is the waxy coating on the surfaces of plants?
Waxy layer on outer surface of green plants is called cuticle .This cuticle is actually present in outer cell walls of epidermal cells . The wax present in cuticle is a type of lipid . It is waterproof layer which prevents excessive loss of water by transpiration . It also protects plant from abrasive damage. Wax is chemically a mixture of esters of long chain fatty acids eg cerotic acid , montanic acid , long chain alkanes , alcohols , ketones .
What is the function of the waxy transparent top of layer of leaves?
The waxy transparent layer of leaves prevents water evaporation.
What is the purpose of the hairy leaves in the patola leaves?
the leaves of patola
Why gumamela have waxy conted leaves?
with cuticle
What is the waxy part of leaves?
its called the cuticle
