Epidermis
Epidermis
According to biologists, the protective outer layer of a leaf is called the cuticle. Normally, the cuticle contains a waxy substance which protects the leaf from moisture loss.
The protective substance that restricts water loss from a leaf is called cuticle. It is a waxy layer on the outer surface of the leaf that helps to reduce water evaporation and protect the leaf from drying out.
According to biologists, the protective outer layer of a leaf is called the cuticle. Normally, the cuticle contains a waxy substance which protects the leaf from moisture loss.
Epidermis
epidemis
epidermis
Both have a protective outer layer.
Bark.
The outer skin of a leaf is called the epidermis. This layer serves as a protective barrier against physical damage, pathogens, and water loss. In many plants, the epidermis is covered by a waxy layer called the cuticle, which helps reduce water evaporation and protect against environmental stressors.
The cuticle - a waxy layer that protects a leaf's moisture.
The outer layer of a leaf is called the epidermis (from a Greek word meaning "over-skin"). Its function is to protect the insides of the leaf, which carry out the chemical reaction known as photosynthesis.