variegated leaf

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variegated
adjective
uk
/ˈveə.rɪ.ɡeɪ.tɪd/us
/ˈver.i.ə.ɡeɪ.t̬ɪd/
having a pattern of different colours ...
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leaf
noun[C]
uk
/liːf/us
/liːf/
one of the flat, usually green parts of a plant that are joined at one end to the stem ...
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(Definition ofvariegatedandleaffrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In his 1909 paper, he establishedvariegatedleafcolor as the first conclusive example of cytoplasmic inheritance.
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The mottled andvariegatedleafpatterns can add bright interest in darker habitats.
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The knockout plants exhibit a phenotype of variegated leaves with white patches that indicate a lack of pigmentation or photodamage.
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Several cultivars have been selected, some with variegated leaves.
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It has dark green, variegated leaves 2-7 cm in length, and 6-26 mm in width.
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Many cultivars with double flowers or variegated leaves are also available.
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The leaves are typically solid green, but some cultivars have glaucose, brownish, maroon, or even variegated leaves.
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There are cultivars producing double flowers, and some with variegated leaves.
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There are many cultivars with different variegated leaves of this species.
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Many such hybrids exist, often with variegated leaves.
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These species are usually grown for their variegated leaves.
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Several cultivars are available with variegated leaves.
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