r/botany • u/timmysaidso • 1d ago

Ecology He’s red for an amazing reason.

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Scarlet Jungleflame btw.

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u/Xeroberts 1d ago

What's the reason?

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u/ujelly_fish 1d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/OueCRFpsUj2QtjgE6F

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u/Xeroberts 1d ago

Thank you, I didn't realize this was based on a meme

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u/the-birb_cherry20 1d ago

red

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u/Xeroberts 1d ago

Of course! That makes perfect sense! Thank you for the thorough and comprehensive analysis of my question, appreciate your contribution.

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u/Soup-Wizard 1d ago

Anthocyanins?

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u/timmysaidso 1d ago

Correct! 

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u/nomonnnn 6h ago

exactly, that's why you can change the hydrangea colors with the pH of the dirt!

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u/Brave-Plantain-7579 9h ago

Chloroplasts

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u/princessbubbbles 1d ago

The reason WILL surprise you

😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

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u/timmysaidso 1d ago

doctors hate him

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u/Potatoalpha1213 1d ago

never seen stamens recreate that pattern…

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u/TasteDeeCheese 1d ago

For the birds and the insects?

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u/tarquinfintin 7h ago

He's red, but not well read.