A thin layer of scaly matter or residue, often seen on the surface of leaves or stems.

Covered with or having the appearance of scurf; flaky or scaly.

A grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, with few trees.

Growing in or breaking through rocky places; rock-breaking.

Minutely rough or scabrous to the touch; finely scaly or roughened.

Rough to the touch due to small stiff hairs or projections.

Slightly rough or having a faintly scabrous texture.

Rough to the touch, often due to the presence of minute rigid hairs or scales.

Ladder-like; describing a pattern of thickening in plant xylem or cell walls.

A small, thin, often dry or membranous structure found on plant surfaces or buds.