With colored spots contrasting with the background color, may also vary in color. One can also say that the term designates a leaf stripped or spotted with another color. Plants with variegate leaves generally need good lighting to preserve their bicoloration. Cuttings of certain such plants produce plants with completely green leaves.

Recipient for plants; the most common type of vase is long and relatively narrow.

Secondary vein of a plant

Bundles of veins that irrigate leaves, with a filamentous and branching aspect.