rough-leaved plants
nounUK /rʌf liːvd plɑːnts/
US /rʌf liːvd plænts/
Plants whose leaves feel bumpy or scratchy instead of smooth.
The rough-leaved plants in the garden felt like sandpaper when I touched them.
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2. Plants with tiny hairs on their leaves that make them feel rough.
Some rough-leaved plants have fuzzy hairs that protect them from insects.
3. Plants with stiff or leathery leaves that are not soft to the touch.
The rough-leaved plants along the path had thick, tough leaves.
4. A group of plants often chosen for gardens because their leaves add interesting texture.
Gardeners like rough-leaved plants because they look different from smooth ones.