Glaucous
Having a whitish, grayish, or bluish powdery coating. This feature helps describe plant form, function, or identification.
Did you know?
The bluish coating on blueberries is a natural wax that helps protect the fruit.
Glaucous
Purdue Arboretum Learning System
This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.
Synonyms:
bluish powdery coating, Glaucouses, waxy bloom
Categories:
General botanical term
