Aquilegia, or columbine, leaves show an unusual effect known as the lotus effect. Its leaves are highly hydrophobic and when put under water look as if they are covered with quick silver. When I traveled to the famous Blue Geyser Lake in Altai I managed to find columbine and check if it was going to turn silver or blue. Luckily, the leaf started glowing with blue silver and I was happy to contemplate this unique combination.