plant pigment
Botanical color compound
A plant pigment is a molecule that absorbs certain wavelengths of light and reflects others, giving plants their color.
Chlorophyll makes leaves green and drives photosynthesis.
Carotenoids produce yellows and oranges.
Anthocyanins create reds and purples in flowers, fruits, and autumn foliage: The plant pigments in blueberries have antioxidant properties.
- carotenoidPlant-derived color compound
- flavonoidPlant-based polyphenolic antioxidant
- chlorophyllLight-harvesting plant pigment
- luteinYellow carotenoid in eyes
- beta-caroteneOrange plant pigment
lycopene · flower petal · pollination · tannin · natural dye · food coloring · leaf · crimson · red cabbage · photosynthesis · harvest · extract · bloom · golden · fall foliage · autumn leaves · color change · indigo
biological source
plant pigmentcochineal
Insect-sourced red colorant
melanin · carmine · hemoglobin · Tyrian purple · sepia