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Old 26-08-2008, 05:53 PM posted to rec.gardens,sci.misc,alt.nature.mushrooms,rec.birds
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Default PHOTO OF THE WEEK, Another Mystery

On Aug 26, 12:15*pm, Jack Schmidling wrote:
My first reaction to seeing this was bird poop.

Upon closer examination, it is the true color of the leaves of this
VERY white clover.....



If it is the actual leaf color, it is unlikely to be a fungus.

It could be a genetic mutation that expresses itself as a variegated
leaf.
I would think the pattern rules out its being the result of a chemical
spray Does the clover seem otherwise healthy?

Virus diseases of clover usually cause yellowing or bronzing.


J. Del Col