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A Plant's Favorite Color

You might know that plants need light to grow, but did you know they have favorite colors of light? Make a Leaf Filter with this guide from the Exploratorium to discover a leaf's favorite color.


Dr. Marie Clark Taylor found in her research that plants measure the amount of different light colors (like blue and red) to time the length of the day. This helps plants know the perfect moment to bloom.


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