Gabi is a heart-shaped leaf that belongs to the elephant ear plant. It is commonly eaten as a vegetable in some Asian and African countries.
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Gabi leaves are waterproof due to the waxy coating on their surface, which helps repel water and prevent it from being absorbed into the leaf tissues. This waxy layer acts as a barrier, allowing water to bead up and roll off the leaf surface, keeping the leaf dry.
Entire leaf margin
The gumamela leaf margin is typically toothed or serrated. This means the edges of the leaf have small, sharp points resembling teeth.
Simple isobilateral type
Calamansi leaves have finely toothed margins.