Betalains: nfpl. Betalains are red and yellow nitrogenous pigments coloring the flowers and fruits of Caryophyllales (order including among others, Cacti and Aizoaceae). Betalains and anthocyanins (other pigments) cannot be found in the same species, which explains the absence of blue flowers in Cacti.
See also Anthocyane ....
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