White phenotype of spiderwort (tradescantia) in Lick Creek ParkWeb page of Lick Creek Park by Dept. of Biology of TAMU. College Station, Texas

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College Station - Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas, May 6 - 7, 2009

Album 744: College Station - Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas, May 6 - 7, 2009

The image showcases a close-up view of a white flower with yellow stamens, likely belonging to the plant species Tradescantia, commonly known as spiderwort.

**Flower Characteristics**

* The flower is predominantly white and has five petals.
* Each petal features two distinct layers: an outer layer that is smooth and glossy, and an inner layer that is soft and fuzzy with short hairs.
* Small yellow stamens are visible at the center of the flower, surrounded by a cluster of fine white hairs.

**Plant Details**

* The stem supporting the flowers has green leaves and appears to be slender and elongated.
* A few more flowers can be seen growing from the same stem, although they are not as clearly visible due to their placement outside of the frame.

**Background**

The background is blurry and dark, but it seems to consist of dead plants or grasses that have been cut down. The overall atmosphere suggests a natural setting, possibly in a garden or meadow. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Fenotipo blanco de la flor de Lira del agua (Tradescantia) en el Parque Lick Creek. College Station, Texas, 7 de mayo de 2009. La imagen muestra una vista detallada de una flor blanca con estambres amarillos, perteneciente probablemente a la especie de planta Tradescantia, comúnmente conocida como Lira del agua. **Características de la flor** * La flor es predominantemente blanca y tiene cinco pétalos. * Cada pétalo cuenta con dos capas distintas: una externa que es lisa y lustrosa, y una interna que es suave y peluda con cortos pelos. * En el centro de la flor se pueden ver pequeños estambres amarillos rodeados por un grupo de finos pelos blancos. **Detalles de la planta** * El tallo que sostiene las flores tiene hojas verdes y parece ser delgado y alargado. * Se pueden observar más flores creciendo desde el mismo tallo, aunque no son tan visibles debido a su ubicación fuera del marco. **Antecedentes** El fondo está borroso y oscuro, pero parece estar compuesto por plantas o hierbas muertas que han sido cortadas. La atmósfera general sugiere un entorno natural, posiblemente en un jardín o pradera. – Spanish translation

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