hairy leaf
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a plant leaf covered with fine, soft hairs (trichomes)
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- The hairy leaves of the plant help reduce water loss.
- The plant was easily identified by its soft, hairy leaf.
- Borage is easily recognized by its hairy leaves and blue flowers.
- Some species have a distinctively hairy leaf to protect against pests.
- The hairy leaf surface protects the plant from insect damage.
- She gently touched the hairy leaf of the lamb's ear plant.
- Gardeners should avoid touching plants with hairy leaves as they may cause skin irritation.
- Each hairy leaf on the stem was covered in tiny droplets of morning dew.
- The botanist examined the hairy leaves under a microscope.
- Botanists often examine the texture of a hairy leaf for classification.
- Many desert plants have hairy leaves to reflect sunlight and stay cool.
- The research focused on the adaptive features of the hairy leaf in arid environments.
- The hairy leaves of the comfrey plant have been used in traditional medicine.
- A close-up photograph revealed the intricate details of the hairy leaf's surface.
- She identified the weed by its distinctive hairy leaves.
- The butterfly laid its eggs on the underside of a hairy leaf.
- The hairy leaf texture is a key characteristic of this species.
- This rare succulent has an unusually thick and hairy leaf.
- Plants with hairy leaves are often more resistant to drought.
- The dense network of hairs on the hairy leaf helps reduce water loss.