Monday, August 1, 2011

Cuticle Layer of a plant: Leaf

The cuticle layer of a plant is the waxy layer that covers the outside of the plant. This Aralia Fabian Cane has a cuticle layer that is shinny, which makes it look slick and smooth. Most plants and trees have a cuticle layer on the leaves. It helps protect them from the weather and other insects.

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