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Snake cotton (Froelichia) when exposed to regular daylight ...

Snake cotton (Froelichia) when exposed to regular daylight  ...

Snake cotton (Froelichia) when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from a trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, August 28, 2024



The image presents a comparative analysis of snake cotton plants under two distinct lighting conditions:

* **Daylight**: The plant appears white and lacks any notable features.
* **UV-A Blacklight**: When exposed to ultraviolet light from a blacklight, the same plant exhibits vibrant blue fluorescence.

This striking contrast highlights the unique properties of snake cotton, which can only be fully appreciated under specific lighting conditions. – AI vision

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