striped and lacy things

In this plastic cup are two Swiss chard leaves, both with beautiful, striped stems. I think it's called Peppermint Chard, not because of its flavor but because of the wonderful striping in the stems. And at the base of the cup is half a striped beet. I'm just loving these striped veggie varieties. And the chard leaves are made more, not less, beautiful to my eyes by the way insects have made them look lacy.