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Is this seen in some trees today?

Near me there is a plum tree with purple leaves

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No that's just a pigment. They still contain chlorophyll.

Often you'll find leaves in full sun are redder, because they need less chlorophyll to operate at full efficiency. Leaves more in shade may be darker, as they require more chlorophyll (meaning light is absorbed across most of the visual spectrum by the pigment and chlorophyll together)




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