👉 Pleiophyllous refers to a type of plant that has leaves with a thick, waxy surface. In other words, it is characterized by its leaves being covered in fine, hair-like structures called chloroplasts. These chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy. The term pleiophyllous was coined to describe this type of plant as they have a high degree of complexity and are highly specialized organisms that perform specific functions within their
