"Leaf waxes" refer to the protective coating on the surface of leaves, which helps prevent water loss and protects them from external factors like pests and UV radiation.
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Long after stems and roots have faded away, leaf wax residue can be preserved for hundreds of millions of years. (sciencedaily.com)
Wondering if I need to leave some wax aside to top up after? (papernstitchblog.com)
Estimates relied on measurements of forms of carbon and hydrogen in leaf wax recovered from ocean sediment cores collected off the Sahara's west coast. (sciencenews.org)