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3752-07. Large, creamy-white petals with a deep crimson/pink center of hibiscus flowers both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 12, 2025Similar picturesLarge thumbnails | Use small thumbnails | View as slideshow |
 Pink hibiscus flower both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 12, 2025  Star-shaped yellow flowers have 5 "clawed" petals of Golden Thryallis (Galphimia gracilis) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 12, 2025  White flowers of morning glory (Ipomoea) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 12, 2025  Pink flower of morning glory (Ipomoea) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 12, 2025  Pink morning glory (Ipomoea carnea) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 12, 2025  Close-up of a pink flower of morning glory (Ipomoea) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 12, 2025  Blue flowers of morning glory (Ipomoea) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 12, 2025  Morning glory (Ipomoea) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 12, 2025  Variegated Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 12, 2025  Yellow Bells (Tecoma stans) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight (UV image reveals how the flower communicates with pollinators) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 12, 2025  White Rose-Mallow (Hibiscus aculeatus)(?) in ultraviolet light in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 25, 2024  Flowers of Golden Thryallis (Galphimia gracilis) in ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight (the buds and bracts show a distinct dark patterning in UV that isn t visible to the naked eye) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 12, 2025  Hibiscus flower in ultraviolet light in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 25, 2024  Lichens on a large sandstone rock in ultraviolet light in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 16, 2024  Large pink hibiscus flower in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, June 5, 2022  White rose in ultraviolet light in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 16, 2024  Large pink flower of rosemallow (Hibiscus) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 7, 2022  Center of Maximilian sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight, collected on Anderson Street in College Station, Texas, September 10, 2025  Flowers of white heath aster (Symphyotrichum ericoides) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Wolf Pen Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 5, 2025  Buds of morning glory (Ipomoea) flowers in ultraviolet light in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 25, 2024  White heath aster (Symphyotrichum ericoides) covered in a dense carpet of tiny white flowers with yellow centers both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Wolf Pen Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 5, 2025  Flowers of silverleaf nightshade (Solanum elaeagnifolium) when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 25, 2024  Flowers of climbing hempvine (Mikania scandens) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight, collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 9, 2025  White heath aster (Symphyotrichum ericoides) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Wolf Pen Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 5, 2025  Blue hibiscus flowers (Satin Rose of Sharon) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 12, 2024  Trumpet flower (Tecoma stans) in ultraviolet light in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 25, 2024  Flower of blue morning glory (Ipomoea) in ultraviolet light in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 25, 2024  Sunflower (Helianthus) when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 25, 2024  Maximilian sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight, collected on Anderson Street in College Station, Texas, September 10, 2025  Silverleaf nightshade (Solanum elaeagnifolium) when exposed to regular daylight as well as when illuminated by a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 25, 2024  Pink flowers of poppy in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2024  Pink iris flowers in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2024  Pink gaura flowers in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 7, 2022  Ray florets and central disk of Maximilian sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight, collected on Anderson Street in College Station, Texas, September 10, 2025  Large flowers of larkspur (delphinium) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2024  White and pink hibiscus flowers in the Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 2, 2021  Flowers of frostweed (Verbesina virginica) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 11, 2024  Center of Maximilian sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from David E. Schob Nature Preserve at 906 Ashburn Street. College Station, Texas, September 18, 2024  Flowers of bastard pennyroyal (Trichostema dichotomum) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 17, 2024  Blue hibiscus flower in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, June 5, 2022  White parasol flowers of coriander(?) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2024  Section of tomatillo (Mexican husk tomato) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Kroger Supermarket. College Station, Texas, November 6, 2025  Rain lilies both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight collected in Old Baylor Park in Independence. Texas, September 5, 2025  Flowers of Maximilian sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from David E. Schob Nature Preserve at 906 Ashburn Street. College Station, Texas, September 18, 2024  White flowers of morning glory Ipomoea carnea in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 7, 2022  Flowers of woolly croton (hogwort, Croton capitatus) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 17, 2024  Side view of rain lilies both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight collected in Old Baylor Park in Independence. Texas, September 5, 2025  A stump with a dry leaf both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight near Krugovaya Alley in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 23, 2025  Branching sprays of white flowers of wild buckwheat (Yerba colorado, Eriogonum annuum(?)) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Nails Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, September 22, 2024  American Dagger Moth (Acronicta americana) caterpillar on Yaupon holly both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight. Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 26, 2025  Flowers and fruits of Lantana camara both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 15, 2024  Mossy stump with a dry leaf both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight near Krugovaya Alley in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 23, 2025  Pink lilies in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 12, 2024  Pink lilies in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, June 5, 2022  Pink lily in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 7, 2022  Pink Gaura in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 28, 2024  Pink strawflower (Helichrysum bracteatum) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 28, 2024  Close-up of fruit of pomegranate both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Kroger supermarket. College Station, Texas, September 12, 2024  Section of fruit of pomegranate both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Kroger supermarket. College Station, Texas, September 12, 2024  Pink morning glory (Ipomoea carnea) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, June 5, 2022  Flower of powderpuff (Mimosa strigillosa) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 23, 2024  Large flower spike of delphinium in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 10, 2022  Venation of a large green leaf in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 7, 2022  Purple gerardia (Agalinis purpurea) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 11, 2024  Water primrose (Ludwigia) with flower buds both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 11, 2024  Salt-marsh fleabane (Pluchea odorata) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 11, 2024  Close-up of narrowleaf marsh elder (Iva angustifolia) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 11, 2024  Flowers of smartweed (Persicaria, Polygonum) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Nails Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, September 22, 2024  Flowers of cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, September 14, 2024  Corn flowers in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 12, 2024  Blooming salt-marsh fleabane (Pluchea odorata) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 11, 2024  Elegant gayfeather (pinkscale, Liatris hesperelegans, former L. elegans) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 17, 2024  Dissected dyeball mushroom (Pisolithus arhizus) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Lick Creek Greenway Trail. College Station, Texas, September 19, 2024  Young leaf of mustang grape (Vitis mustangensis) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 11, 2024  White crinum lily in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2024  White crinum lilies in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 10, 2022  Red snapdragon flowers in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 28, 2024  Dianthus flowers in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 19, 2023  Flowers of St. Andrew cross (Hypericum, Ascyrum hypericoides) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 21, 2024  Close-up of garlic (Allium) flowers in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 12, 2024  Flowers of red Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 6, 2022  Orange cosmos flowers in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 7, 2022  Close-up of fluffy seeds of wand blackroot (Pterocaulon virgatum) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 11, 2024  White flowers of aster Symphyotrichum drummondii both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, October 10, 2024  White morning glory Ipomoea carnea in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 7, 2022  Red flowers of yarrow (Achillea millefolium) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2024  Maroon violet (Viola) flowers in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2024  Firewheel flowers (Gaillardia pulchella) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2024  Spherical cluster of garlic (Allium) flowers in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 12, 2024  Opening cluster of garlic (Allium) flowers in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 12, 2024  Flowers of stickleaf (blazing star) Mentzelia texana(?) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, September 14, 2024  Blooming Maximilian sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from David E. Schob Nature Preserve at 906 Ashburn Street. College Station, Texas, September 18, 2024  Yellow flowers of Forsythia sage (Salvia madrensis) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 12, 2024  Orange flowers of yarrow (Achillea millefolium) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2024  White bloom of crown flower (Calotropis gigantea) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 7, 2022  Soft fleshy amorphous polypore mushroom Abortiporus biennis(?) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight, found on rotting pine wood before the lake on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, September 6, 2025  Flowers of Virgin s Bower (Clematis virginiana) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight collected on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 15, 2024  Layers of yellow onion both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from HEB supermarket. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2024  Section of a cabbage head both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from HEB supermarket. 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