Question

Leaves of plants like lotus and water lily have a waxy coating. Give reasons

Answer 1

The waxy coating present on leaves of hydrophytes prevents wetting and clogging of stomata ​and extra water intake.

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Answer 2

We know that the leaves of water liliesfloat. Hence, if the leaves of water lilies would have stomata on their lower side, then they would have been pressed against the water surface. Asa result, the stomata would not be able to take in carbon dioxide from air.