Frostweed (Verbesina virginica) when exposed to ...

This image presents two photographs of frostweed flowers taken under different lighting conditions. The top photograph features a cluster of white flowers with five petals each. These flowers are photographed without any special lighting and appear to be illuminated by natural daylight.

The bottom photograph shows a similar cluster of flowers, but this time they have been exposed to UV-A blacklight from Lick Creek Park in College Station, Texas. Under the UV light, the frostweed's white petals glow blue-white. The image demonstrates the unique property of certain plants that fluoresce when illuminated by ultraviolet light.

The image is likely intended for educational purposes or to showcase the beauty of nature under different lighting conditions. It may be used to illustrate how some plants have evolved to thrive in various environments and to highlight the importance of understanding plant biology. – AI vision