Fibrous Cells Give Plants Their Iridescent Colors
The Multicolored Response of the Plant Septum. Photo Credit: Guidetti et al. 2020 The radiant, luminous colors of plants have captivated organisms for millions of years, inspiring pollination, feeding, and more recently— flower-picking. What gives plants this captivating sheen and how does it influence our perception of them? To answer this question, scientists took a lighter look at plants and what it means to have color.