leatherleaf
/ˈlɛðərˌlif/
noun
- A low-growing evergreen shrub with thick, leathery leaves, found in bogs and wetlands of North America.
- The hiker recognized leatherleaf by its tough, shiny leaves.
- Leatherleaf provides shelter for small animals in the marsh.
- Leatherleaf grows in thick mats across the boggy ground.
- Any of several plants with tough, leathery leaves, especially certain ferns and saxifrages.
- Some leatherleaf species are popular in ornamental gardens.
- Leatherleaf ferns are known for their ability to survive in dry conditions.
- The botanist pointed out a leatherleaf growing among the rocks.