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variegation Definition

vari·ega·tion (ver′ē ə gās̸hən, var′-)

noun

  1. a variegating or being variegated
  2. diversity or variety in character or appearance; specif., varied coloration
variegation Synonyms

variegation

n.

variegation Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: Each plant has different variegations, so there's always something different.

Adjective modifier

  • various: Hosta ( genus ) Deciduous clumps of succulent leaves in shades of gray green and gold with various variegations.
  • yellow: H. helix Ceridwen Extremely pretty ivy with small to medium leaves with irregular bright yellow variegation which will climb or trail.
  • bright: This will create a very dense, prickly evergreen hedge, which is shade tolerant, retaining the bright variegation even in the shade.
  • white: The deep pink and white variegation in Spring is followed by pink, white and green foliage until leaf fall.
  • striking: Many species in cultivation show striking variegation of their leaves while others are highly regarded for their unusual floral structure.
  • subtle: They gleam in green, lime, gold, and subtle variegations of cream, green, silver and gray.

Preposition: on

  • foliage: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ' Treasure ' A plant beautifully enriched with golden variegation on light green foliage.

Noun used with modifier

  • cream: Cryptomeria japonica ' Tilford Cream ' A dark green conifer clothed with rich cream variegation, slightly bronzed in winter.
  • effect: A gene located near such an ill-defined boundary would be susceptible to position effect variegation.
  • leaf: This is Actinidia kolomikta, a species from the Far East which has this extraordinary natural leaf variegation as showy as any flower.
  • position: Transgenic studies have been invaluable in the study of the hCD2 LCR and its role in preventing position effect variegation.