Cuticle
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<plantfyi-glossary slug="cuticle"></plantfyi-glossary>Definition
A waxy, water-resistant layer secreted by the epidermis covering the aerial surfaces of leaves and stems. The cuticle dramatically reduces water loss by evaporation and provides a barrier against pathogens. It is thickest in drought-adapted plants.
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