(Of leaves) irregularly coloured with two or more colours.
Differently colored areas, as in a leaf with streaks, marks, or patterns of various colors on its surface.
A botanical term meaning formed from or patched with an assortment of colors.
Variegated plants have patterns of other colors as well as green on their leaves, and usually grow less strongly than their plain leaved counterparts as they have less chlorophyll. They are usually the result of cultivation and are sometimes caused by viruses though some species, notably Coleus blumei, are variegated naturally.