Anthochlor

/ˈænθoʊklɔːr/ noun

Definition

A yellow or green pigment found in flowers, distinct from chlorophyll but contributing to flower coloration.

Etymology

From Greek 'anthos' (flower) + 'chloros' (green/yellow). A botanical term for carotenoid pigments in flowers.

Kelly Says

Anthochlor pigments are nature's yellow highlighters—they're the same pigments that make carrots orange and marigolds golden, but flowers use them specifically because insects can see these colors better than other wavelengths.

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