Why do the leaves of some trees turn yellow, while others turn red?  What’s more, why do European trees lack the vibrant red color in their autumn leaves, while North American and Asian trees do not?  If you’ve ever wondered about this, good for you and your active brain.  I present to you a link with some facts and some interesting theories on why this happens, brought to you by Science Daily.

  • The Mystery of the Scarlet Leaves of Autumn
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