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Used in plant and descriptive names to show parts with patches of different colors
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  • The prefix vari- is commonly used in botany to denote plants with leaves that have irregular patches of different colors.

Examples

  • The prefix vari- is often used in plant names to indicate multicolored leaves.

  • In scientific terms, vari- helps describe species with irregular color patterns.

  • Gardeners look for the vari- prefix when searching for plants with unique foliage.

  • The vari-colored leaves of the plant are stunning.

  • My garden features several vari-shaded flowers.

  • In horticulture, vari- is found in the names of species that exhibit a blend of vibrant hues.

  • When describing a flower, the vari- prefix indicates that it has petals with multiple colored patterns.

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Etymology

The word vari- comes from the old Latin word varius, which means 'different' or 'varied'. Think of a leaf with patches of different colors — the same root is in variegated and variety, so vari- in plant names tells you the plant has mixed colors.