Spherical flowers of buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) 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

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This image features three spherical flowers with long stems, showcasing the striking effect of UV light on their appearance.

**Key Features:**

* The top photo captures the flowers illuminated by regular daylight, revealing a pale yellow color.
* In contrast, the bottom photo showcases the same flowers under the influence of 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight, resulting in an intense blue coloration.
* Although not visible in this cropped image, the stems are likely green.

**Background and Context:**

* The flowers were photographed near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park, Texas, on August 28, 2024.
* The trailway nearby provides a scenic backdrop for capturing these unique images. – AI vision

🇪🇸 Descripción en español / Spanish Description

Las flores esféricas del arbusto botón de oro (Cephalanthus occidentalis) cuando se exponen a la luz diurna normal y cuando se iluminan con una luz negra ultravioleta de 365 nm desde un camino cerca de Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, el 28 de agosto del 2024. Esta imagen presenta tres flores esféricas con largos tallos, que muestran el efecto sorprendente de la luz UV en su apariencia. **Características principales:** * La foto superior captura las flores iluminadas por la luz diurna normal, revelando un color amarillo pálido. * En contraste, la foto inferior muestra las mismas flores bajo la influencia de una luz negra ultravioleta de 365 nm, lo que da como resultado una intensa coloración azul. * Aunque no es visible en esta imagen recortada, los tallos son probablemente verdes. **Antecedentes y contexto:** * Las flores se fotografiaron cerca de Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park, Texas, el 28 de agosto del 2024. * El camino cercano proporciona un escenario pintoresco para capturar estas imágenes únicas. – Spanish translation

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