(from the article `coloration`) Plants and animals commonly possess characteristic pigments. They range in plants from those that impart the brilliant hues of many fungi, through ... In most flowering plants, colours ranging from nearly red to nearly blue (i.e., from violet to purple) are dependent on the presence of chemical ... [2 ...
A natural pigment produced by an organism. ... (09 Oct 1997) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: bī′ō-krōm Synonyms: natural pigment
biochrome, biochromic, biochromy Any natural coloring matter of plants or animals; natural pigment.