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Lytechinus variegatus is a regular sea-urchin belonging to the Toxopneustidae family. This extant species is notable for its extensive presence in Caribbean seagrass beds. *L. variegatus* plays a significant role in these ecosystems and is primarily studied by marine biologists investigating coastal...
Zonocerus variegatus, commonly called the variegated grasshopper, is a brightly patterned member of the family Pyrgomorphidae found in tropical Africa. It feeds on many plants and can become a serious agricultural pest, particularly on cassava, but also on crops such as maize, plantain, vegetables,...
Actinidia kolomikta is an East Asian ornamental vine notable for the striking pink and white variegation that develops on mature male plants' leaves in spring, and is exceptionally cold-hardy to around −40 °C.
Scindapsus aureus is a botanical synonym for Epipremnum aureum, a species of flowering aroid vine native to the island of Mo'orea in French Polynesia. The plant is characterized by its heart-shaped, often variegated leaves with irregular yellow marbling, utilizing aerial roots to climb. Widely recog...
Cissus discolor is a climbing vine in the Vitaceae family native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. The species is cultivated as an ornamental houseplant for its distinctive foliage: velvety heart-shaped leaves with silver patterns on the upper surface and deep red-purple undersides. It requ...
Pittosporum tenuifolium, commonly known as kohuhu or black matipo, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to New Zealand. It is widely cultivated in mild maritime climates for its foliage and rapid growth, making it suitable for hedging and screening. The plant is distinguished by its small, pal...
The Variegated Meadowhawk (Sympetrum corruptum) is a dragonfly species described by Hermann August Hagen in 1861. Native to North America, it is noted for the striking, mottled red and brown coloration on the abdomens of mature adults. This species exhibits notable migratory behavior, often moving a...
The Centennial Variegated Kumquat is a sport of the Nagami kumquat (Fortunella margarita) distinguished by its striking green-and-yellow striped immature fruit and variegated foliage. As the fruit matures, it typically loses its stripes and turns orange. It is cultivated primarily as an ornamental v...
A variegated cultivar of the Chinese weigela first introduced to Western gardens by Robert Fortune in 1845, distinguished by cream-margined leaves paired with pink tubular flowers on arching branches.
Aucuba japonica is a broadleaf evergreen shrub native to East Asia and widely grown in shaded temperate gardens. It has large, glossy leaves, with many cultivated forms displaying yellow spots or other variegation. Male and female flowers occur on separate plants, so a female normally requires a nea...
Peach Sorbet is a compact ornamental blueberry from Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, introduced around 2013, prized for its multicolored foliage in shades of pink, orange, and green.
Breynia disticha, commonly called snow bush, is a tropical shrub in the family Phyllanthaceae and is native to parts of the western Pacific. Ornamental cultivars are grown for small leaves patterned with green, cream, white, and pink, giving the foliage a mottled or splashed appearance. It is used i...
Euonymus japonicus, commonly known as Japanese spindle, is an evergreen shrub native to Japan, Korea, and China. In its natural habitat, it can grow up to 8 meters tall, though cultivated varieties are typically smaller. The plant is characterized by its glossy, leathery leaves and is widely used in...
Ampelopsis glandulosa 'Elegans' is a variegated cultivar of an East Asian climbing vine with leaves splashed white and pink, forming a less vigorous, ornamental plant.
Native to Japan, Aucuba japonica is a broadleaf evergreen shrub introduced to Western horticulture in 1783, widely valued for its ability to thrive in deep shade.
A hybrid evergreen shrub (E. macrophylla × E. pungens) valued for its large silvery-scaled leaves and small fragrant autumn flowers, widely used in coastal and urban plantings for its wind tolerance.
Japanese Euonymus is an evergreen shrub native to Japan, Korea, and China, frequently utilized in urban landscaping for its extreme tolerance to heavy pruning and pollution.
A thorny evergreen shrub native to China and Japan, bearing intensely fragrant small autumn flowers; it has become an invasive species across the southeastern United States.
Wintercreeper is an evergreen shrub and climbing vine native to East Asia, introduced to Europe in the 1860s and named after the Scottish botanist Robert Fortune.
