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.