Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Xerotricha

👉 Xerotricha, also known as a hyaline leaf, is a type of fern that has a thick, hard, and transparent outer layer called xerotrichia. These leaves are adapted for water retention in their environment, allowing them to survive in dry or limited-growing conditions. Xerotricha's main characteristic is its ability to retain large amounts of moisture through the process of xerotizing, which occurs when the xerotrichia covers the entire surface of a plant and stores

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