6 Most Common Weed Mutations And How to Spot Them

5. Variegation—Albino Weed

Some genes control your plant’s production of chlorophyll—the pigment that makes them green. When a mutation switches these genes “off,” the plant will appear white with albinism. While interesting to look at and photograph, this mutation will cause the plant to cease growing because it can no longer absorb light. Kill ’em when you find ’em.