This is a "Night Blooming Cereus." It is on a cactus vine (see SBS) and only blooms at night, and only on ONE night per year! The next day, they are all wilted and gone. The blossom is about 8 inches (20 cm) across. (5 years and 2810 days ago)
RARE! Cereus - created by kyricom
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WOW.... that's beautiful, thankyou for putting the other shot in the sbs too, it's very interesting
Wonderful, especially with the explanation and the SBS
Wonderful! Well done, author
One night per year? A truly one-night-stand
Beautiful photo ... the story reminded me of the movie Dennis the Menace, with Mr. Wilson and his flower ...
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