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Tea rose flower damaged by thrips in TAMU ...

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Tea rose flower damaged by thrips in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A&M University. College Station, Texas, May 6, 2008



The delicate petals of the tea rose flower were visibly damaged by the presence of thrips in the TAMU Horticultural Gardens at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, on May 6, 2008. The once pristine blooms now bore the telltale signs of the insect's feeding activities, with discolored and distorted petals that were no longer at their peak beauty. Despite this damage, the tea rose flower continued to thrive, a testament to its hardiness and resilience in the face of adversity. – generated by AI

The image presents a close-up view of a tea rose flower that has been damaged by thrips. The flower's petals are wilted and discolored, with visible damage along their edges. The coloration of the petals is predominantly yellow, but they have also turned red in places, particularly around their tips.

**Key Features:**

* **Petals:** Wilted and discolored
* **Coloration:** Predominantly yellow with red discoloration around the tips
* **Damage:** Visible along the edges of the petals

**Overall Appearance:**
The overall appearance of the flower suggests that it has been infested by thrips, which are small insects known to feed on plant sap and cause damage to flowers. The wilted and discolored state of the petals indicates significant harm caused by these pests. – AI vision

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