Waxy coating on epidermis of young stem is

Suberin

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Periderm

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Phellem

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Cuticle

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Phelloderm

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Solution

The correct option is C Cuticle

The thick layer present n the outer walls of young epidermis is called cuticle. It is made up of waxy substance called cutin. It prevents the loss of water.
So, the correct option is ‘cuticle’.

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