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Albinism, Leucism, Hypo/and Hyperpigmentation, Hypo/and Hyperchromism are all terms that describe genetic mutations of colour pigments.
The incidence of albinism is known in all living species.

When I first picked up a hoe I was often at a loss and wished there was somewhere handy to go for lessons in home gardening - like you can to TAFE for a lesson in decoupage or photography - a long time ago - before the www was invented and everything I wanted to know was handy on a PC near me.

Companion planting is the practice of growing certain types of plants together which provide a beneficial relationship with each other. This could be either enhancing growth or flavour of each other or deterring pests. Some plants can also hinder the growth of nearby plants so it is best to avoid planting these together.

Fasciation is caused by a change in the normal genes. As with proliferation the affected cells continue to mutiply and divide after they should have stopped. In this case they do so in a lateral manner so that instead of getting one stem or flower,you may get several that are fused together-sort of like Siamese twins. In most plants it is transient but in some plants the change is permanent and the affected part can be propagated as in the ‘cockscomb’ celosia.

Back view of 'Spray Cecile Brunner'showing fasciation of stem and flowers.