ANTHOCYANINS

anthocyanins: translation

n. pl. [Gr. anthos, flower; kyanos, blue]

Important plant pigments (flavones) that may contribute to the blue or red coloration of insects; see anthoxanthins.

anthocyanins: translation

Red plant pigments not directly involved in photosynthesis. Can mask the green of chlorophyll, and give the plant a red-purple colour.