The plants have numerous woody stems, alternating waxy leaves and clusters of small, white flowers.

The waxy blue-green leaves are divided into many overlapping segments.

In appearance, the plant itself has a short, stocky stem with tough, waxy leaves.

Even as they watched the waxy green leaves drooped and lost their shine.

Its small, waxy leaves are needlelike and up to a centimeter long.

The waxy gray-green leaves are up to 3.5 centimeters long by 2.4 wide.

The waxy green leaves set off the clusters of greenish-yellow and white flowers at bloom time.

The thick, waxy leaves are not compound or lobed, having smooth edges.

Although the plant was not typically part of the diet under normal conditions, its large, waxy leaves were important to food preparation and storage.

It wasn't the right time of year for blooming, so they were just tall bushes with thick, waxy leaves.