Question

Some plants have a waxy covering on their leaves. How does the waxy covering help

Answer 1

Answer:

the other guy answered before me lol

but yeah it helps retain the mositure in the plant in hot conditions this is usally seen on plants like cacti.

Answer 2

Answer:

It helps the plant retain water.

The waxy covering on plant leaves, young stems, and fruit is called the "cuticle". It is composed of cutin, a wax-like material produced by the plant that is chemically a hydroxy fatty acid. The purpose of this covering is to help the plant retain water.