Flower Colors

Definition

Flower colors refer to the various hues and shades seen in flowers, which are primarily determined by pigments such as anthocyanins, carotenoids, and chlorophyll.

Related terms

Anthocyanins: These are water-soluble pigments found in plant cells that can appear red, purple or blue depending on the pH.

Carotenoids: These are organic pigments that occur naturally in plants and some other photosynthetic organisms like algae. They can produce yellow, orange, or red colors.

Chlorophyll:

This is the pigment responsible for green coloration in plants. It plays a crucial role in photosynthesis by absorbing light energy.