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Queen of the Nightπ΅
Epiphyllum oxypetalum
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An evergreen succulent in the cactus family, native to Mexican tropical rainforests. Famous for its large, pure-white flowers that bloom only at night and wilt by morning. The Japanese name 'Gekka-bijin' means 'beauty under the moonlight'. Emits a strong fragrance.
Identification Points
- βFlat, broad leaf-like stems (phylloclade)
- βLarge white flowers (20β25 cm) bloom at night
- βFlowers last only one night, wilting by morning
Habitat
Cultivated (greenhouses, indoors)
Season
June to November (flowers, nighttime)
Morphological TraitsAI-estimated, needs verification
Growth form
Herb
Flower color
White
Habitat
Cultivated
Phylogenetic Positionγ΅γγγ³η§ β
Phylogenetic Position
Angiosperms > Eudicots > Core Eudicots > Caryophyllales > Cactaceae
Divergence Era
Paleogene (ca. 35 million years ago)
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