check out this flower known as the begonia pavonina a look i | Awesome Science
check out this flower known as the begonia pavonina a look into its iridescent color is a reminder of how cool science is! A big part of the iridescent color has little to do with pigment, but much more to do with structural diffraction of light. The genetic make up of the begonia pavonina causes blue wavelengths of light to be reflected. When light hits the surface, an effect known as “slow light” takes place.
