RARE! Cereus - created by kyricom

RARE! Cereus

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Score: 68.1% (39)

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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. (299 days ago)

5 Comments

madamemonty says:

WOW.... that's beautiful, thankyou for putting the other shot in the sbs too, it's very interesting Reply »

(299 days ago)

friiskiwi says:

Wonderful, especially with the explanation and the SBS Reply »

(299 days ago)

jerostone says:

Wonderful! Well done, author Reply »

(299 days ago)

Wayne Cheah says:

One night per year? A truly one-night-stand Reply »

(299 days ago)

MarcosSanchez says:

Beautiful photo ... the story reminded me of the movie Dennis the Menace, with Mr. Wilson and his flower ... Reply »

(298 days ago)

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