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You could put it in the Midwestern Garden mission if you like: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8472019
This is a variegated hosta. "Hosta variegation is caused by mutations of cells in one or more of the layers of the leaf. This is caused by variations in organelles within the plant cells, which are called “plastids.” Plastids contain different colored pigments and largely determine the color of leaves. Chloroplasts containing chlorophyll are green. Plastids can also be orange, red, yellow, brown, whitish to colorless. When a mutation occurs, the normal ratio of plastids is rearranged. Some colors become more abundant, and the leaf takes on a variegated look." -Source from http://www.hostasdirect.com/hosta-info/variegated-hostas/
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PublishedMay 21, 2011

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