These were the production of multiple inflorescences and the presence of a thick, waxy cuticle on the leaves.

The thick cuticle is brown and marbled with white to gray tones towards the periphery, especially in young specimens.

It have glabrous leathery leaves, with a thick cuticle.

Kale's thick cuticle helps the plant ward off the effects of salt air.

Examples of adaptations to prevent damage include having leaves with thick cuticles, and large root systems.

A thick cuticle gives protection, and acts as a kind of hydrostatic skeleton.

On both surfaces, the epidermis is covered by a thick cuticle.

The thick cuticle also prevent against water loss through evaporation.

Xerophytic plants such as cactus have very thick cuticles to help them survive in their arid climates.

Each rosette produces several of these roots, which can elevate the plant several inches off the ground and are covered in a thick brown cuticle.