 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, 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
 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
 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
 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
 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
 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
 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
 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
 Hibiscus flower in ultraviolet light in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 25, 2024
 White Rose-Mallow (Hibiscus aculeatus)(?) in ultraviolet light in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 25, 2024
 Large pink hibiscus flower in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, June 5, 2022
 Large pink flower of rosemallow (Hibiscus) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 7, 2022
 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
 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
 White rose in ultraviolet light in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, September 16, 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
 Blue hibiscus flower in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, June 5, 2022
 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
 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
 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 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
 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
 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
 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
 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
 Blue hibiscus flowers (Satin Rose of Sharon) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 12, 2024
 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
 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
 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
 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
 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
 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 lily in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 7, 2022
 Pink lilies in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, June 5, 2022
 Pink Gaura in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 28, 2024
 Pink flowers of poppy 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
 Pink iris flowers in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 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
 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
 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
 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 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
 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
 Flower bud of magnolia in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2024
 Delphinium flower in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 10, 2022
 Red poppy flower in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 28, 2024
 Flower buds of lily in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, May 6, 2022
 Iris flower in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 9, 2023
 Zinnia flower in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 7, 2022
 Delphinium flower in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 9, 2023
 Red Cosmos flower in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 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
 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
 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
 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
 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
 Orange lily flower in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, June 5, 2022
 Magnolia shoot with a flower bud in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 10, 2022
 Orange poppy flower in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 28, 2024
 Crown flower (Calotropis gigantea) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, June 5, 2022
 Crown flower (Calotropis gigantea) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 7, 2022
 Close-up of larkspur (delphinium) flower in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 31, 2024
 Large flower spike of delphinium in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 10, 2022
 Fallen stamens of a magnolia flower in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, April 28, 2024
 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
 Blooming crown flower (Calotropis gigantea) 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 from David E. Schob Nature Preserve at 906 Ashburn Street. College Station, Texas, September 18, 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
 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
 Yellow flower of evening primrose (Oenothera hookeri) in Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, July 7, 2022
 White bloom of crown flower (Calotropis gigantea) 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
 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
 Section of a cabbage head both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from HEB supermarket. College Station, Texas, October 8, 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
 Close-up of yellow onion both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from HEB supermarket. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2024
 Green cabbage head both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from HEB supermarket. College Station, Texas, October 8, 2024
 Texture of section of yellow onion both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from HEB supermarket. College Station, Texas, October 3, 2024
 Inflorescence of Bradford pea both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Wolf Pen Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 9, 2024
 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
 Annual broomweed both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Lick Creek Greenway Trail. College Station, Texas, October 18, 2024
 Leaf of a thistle (Cirsium) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 22, 2024
 Acorns from oaks both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Lick Creek Greenway Trail. College Station, Texas, October 18, 2024
 Water fern (Azolla) and duckweed both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight taken from a pond in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 11, 2024
 Texture of water fern (Azolla) and duckweed both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 11, 2024
 Blooming dog fennel (Eupatorium capillifolium) both in natural light and under 365 nm ultraviolet (UV-A) blacklight from Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 13, 2024
 Pink hibiscus flower in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, August 14, 2008
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