Are you looking to add a little shimmer to the garden? Plants with iridescent fruit, flowers or leaves might do the trick. These shiny plants have special adaptations to help them attract pollinators or capture more sunlight. Iridescent plants can also catch the human eye and add visual attraction to flowerbeds and houseplant displays. Plants with Iridescent Foliage Iridescence in nature is not uncommon. Japanese beetles are a prime example. These shimmering bugs have bluish-green and coppery exoskeletons that seem to shift color as the angle of light changes. Scientists aren’t totally sure why some bugs and birds have iridescent coloration. Perhaps, it evolved as a way to attract mates or distract predators. However, scientists have learned how iridescent foliage benefits plants. Most species with iridescent leaves live in low light environments, such as tropical rainforests. The leaves of these iridescent plants have special crystal-like structure that reflect blue light. […]
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