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1. a [[waxy]] or varnish-like layer covering the outer surface of leaves.<br><br>
1. A [[waxy]] or varnish-like layer covering the outer surface of leaves.<br><br>
http://staff.jccc.net/pdecell/plants/images/oakleaf2.jpg<br><br> Example of leaf cuticle on an oak leaf.<br>
 
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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/06/Leaf_Tissue_Structure.svg/500px-Leaf_Tissue_Structure.svg.png<br><br>  
Diagram showing leaf anatomy including the cuticle.<br><br>
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant_cuticle<br><br>

Latest revision as of 14:33, 17 July 2017


1. A waxy or varnish-like layer covering the outer surface of leaves.

500px-Leaf_Tissue_Structure.svg.png

Diagram showing leaf anatomy including the cuticle.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plant_cuticle