Raised, anthocyanescent spots on ohia (Metrosideros polymorpha) leaves, associated with galls caused by a species of parasitic eriophyid gall mites. |
 Stippling and anthocyanescence of a spider lily (Lycoris radiata), leaf under attack by spider mites. |
 Purplish, anthocyanescent halo surrounding a berry blotch lesion on a coffee (Coffea arabica) cherry; berry blotch is caused by the plant-pathogenic fungus, Cercospora coffeicola. |
 Purpling of leaves and dieback for an ilima (Sida fallax) planting suffering from severe phosphorous deficiency, which causes many plant species to become anthocyanescent. |
Anthocyanescence is the development of reddish or purplish hues or overtones within the context of normal coloration.
Anthocyanscence is a common plant response to a wide array of stress factors. For example, the phenomenon can occur in response to drought or other environmental extremes, nutritional deficiencies, or attacks by parasitic insects and plant pathogens.