The colors you see are the true color of the leaf. Chlorophyll gives the leaf it’s green color. In the fall, the chlorophyll is drained from the leaf, leaving it’s true color. There’s more to it than this simple explanation. See:http://www.esf.edu/pubprog/brochure/leaves/leaves.htm for a detailed explanation.
BE THIS GUY over 9 years ago
Smart move, Max.
stlmaddog5 over 9 years ago
The colors you see are the true color of the leaf. Chlorophyll gives the leaf it’s green color. In the fall, the chlorophyll is drained from the leaf, leaving it’s true color. There’s more to it than this simple explanation. See:http://www.esf.edu/pubprog/brochure/leaves/leaves.htm for a detailed explanation.
Comic Minister Premium Member over 9 years ago
Oh boy.
neverenoughgold over 9 years ago
Oh, how I miss the days before “instant gratification”…