Why is the sap from green stem and leaf of Impatiens balsamina (garden balsam) not green?

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Shilpa Nag

The sap from leaves and stem of Impateins balsamina contains hennotannic acid (2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthaquinone) which is basically a red orange dye, this reacts with the keratin protein and imparts orange colour on fingernails and skin, it is used as substitute of henna in northern Indian states.

Jinda Jan-orn

Thank you very much,

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PS: Please do advise me on transposon in Impateins balsamina