Variegation is the appearance of differently coloured zones in the leaves, and sometimes the stems, of plants. This may be due to a number of causes. Some variegation is attractive and ornamental, and gardeners tend to preserve these.
Citrus variegation virus Chimera (plant) Silybum marianum Coleus Pilea Abutilon Epidermis (botany) Oxalis Pelargonium Cutting (plant) Anthocyanin Begonia Meristem Grafting Clover Reflection (physics) Bromeliaceae Chloroplast Nutrient Plant stem Chlorophyll Pigment Photosynthesis Magnesium Virus Mineral Flower Iron Plant