Silvery-leaved is a term used to describe plants or foliage that have a silver-colored appearance. However, there are a variety of alternative words that can be used to describe silvery-leaved plants. One option is argentate, which means having silver-colored leaves. Another possible synonym is canescent, which describes leaves that are covered in fine, white hairs giving them a silvery appearance. The term plumbeous is another option, which refers to leaves that are a subtle blue-gray color, similar to that of lead. Finally, glaucous can also be used to describe a silvery appearance on leaves and refers to a waxy, bluish-gray coating that can give foliage a silver tone.