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Variegated

By David Beaulieu, About.com

Some maples have variegated leaves.

Some maples have variegated leaves.

David Beaulieu
Definition: The term, "variegated" is applied to a flower or, more often, a leaf that is two-toned, i.e., blotched or bordered with a lighter color than that on the rest of it (or vice versa). "Variegated" is also applied more broadly to a whole plant that bears such variegated leaves or blossoms.
Common Misspellings: varigated
Examples:
'Emerald 'n' Gold' is a variegated euonymus shrub.

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