Variegation

Pronunciation: /ˈviˈɛɹiˈɡætˈaɪˌɑn/

Variegation (noun)

  1. A pattern of different colours on a plant’s leaves or flowers, often in patches or stripes.
  2. A design feature where colours change in an irregular way, creating a varied look.
  3. A condition in which cells produce different amounts of pigment, leading to mixed colouring in an organism.

Examples

  • The plant shows leaf colour mix across its surface.
  • Leaf colour mix makes the leaves look bright and unusual.