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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 cultivated blueberry in the genus Vaccinium, developed by Fall Creek Farm & Nursery and grown for both ornamental foliage and edible fruit. Its leaves change through shades of pink, orange, green, and purple as the seasons progress, while white spring flowers are followed b...

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 deciduous, variegated cultivar of the porcelain berry vine, a woody climber in the grape family. Its heart-shaped or lobed leaves are mottled with white and pink, and small green flowers may be followed by ornamental berries that change from pink or purple to blu...

Aucuba japonica, or Japanese aucuba, is a broadleaf evergreen shrub native to Japan and other parts of East Asia. It has glossy, leathery leaves, and many cultivated forms carry yellow spots or margins; small purplish flowers are followed by red berries on female plants when a compatible male plant...

Elaeagnus × submacrophylla is a hybrid evergreen shrub derived from Elaeagnus macrophylla and Elaeagnus pungens. It is recognized for large leaves covered with silvery scales, small fragrant flowers that appear in autumn, and tolerance of wind and exposed conditions. These traits make it useful in h...

Euonymus japonicus, commonly called Japanese euonymus or evergreen spindle, is an evergreen shrub in the family Celastraceae. It is native to Japan, Korea, and parts of China and is grown in temperate gardens for its dense foliage, tolerance of pruning, and suitability for hedges and screens. Cultiv...

Elaeagnus pungens is an evergreen shrub in the oleaster family, native to China and Japan. It has thorny branches, leathery leaves, and small autumn flowers known for their strong fragrance. The species is often grown as a hedge or ornamental plant, including variegated cultivars, but it has also be...

Euonymus fortunei, commonly called wintercreeper, is an evergreen woody plant native to East Asia. It can grow as a low ground cover, a spreading shrub, or a climbing vine when it finds a support, and many cultivated forms have variegated leaves. The species was introduced to Europe during the ninet...