chlorophyllous

/ˌklɔrəˈfɪləs/
adjective
  1. Having chlorophyll; green and able to perform photosynthesis.
    • Most plants are chlorophyllous, which is why they are green.
    • Chlorophyllous tissues are essential for a plant's growth.
    • The chlorophyllous algae in the pond produce oxygen during the day.
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