The leaves are changing and we're starting to look extra beautiful! 馃崄 As the days get shorter and there's less sunlight, leaves get the message that it's time to stop making chlorophyll, the photochemical that allows plants to absorb light for energy (photosynthesis) and makes them look green. When you see the fall colors of red (anthocyanins), orange (carotenoids), and yellow (xanthophylls) come through, that is the other three main chemicals or pigments becoming visible in the absence of chlorophyll.
