1. A plant with tough, leathery leaves; especially any of several shrubs or small trees in the genus Chamaedaphne or related genera, native to North America and Eurasia.
Usage: Often used in plural or as a mass noun; Botanical/horticultural term

Examples

• The leatherleaves in the bog garden thrive in acidic, moist soil.
• Chamaedaphne calyculata, commonly called leatherleaves, is a low-growing evergreen shrub.
• Gardeners often plant leatherleaves for their attractive foliage and delicate white flowers.
• The leatherleaves' thick, waxy leaves help them survive in harsh wetland conditions.