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[[Category:Glossary]]<br>
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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>  
http://staff.jccc.net/pdecell/plants/images/oakleaf2.jpg<br><br>  
Example of leaf cuticle on an oak leaf.<br>
Example of leaf cuticle on an oak leaf.<br>
Source: http://staff.jccc.net/pdecell/<br><br>
Source: http://staff.jccc.net/pdecell/plants/transpiration.html<br><br>

Revision as of 15:07, 7 September 2007


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

oakleaf2.jpg

Example of leaf cuticle on an oak leaf.
Source: http://staff.jccc.net/pdecell/plants/transpiration.html