Variegated imp. & p. p. : of Variegate

Variegated a. : Having marks or patches of different colors; as, variegated leaves, or flowers.

Example:
Why do Variegated plants( plants with white streaks or spots) not fare well in nature?

Taxonomy
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Defination from the web:
Variegated plants have been long-valued by gardeners, as the usually lighter-coloured variegation can 'lift' what would otherwise be blocks of solid green foliage. ... Several gardening books which deal exclusively with variegated plants are available. ...