A genus of tropical American cacti, including the night-blooming cereus, known for their large fragrant flowers that bloom at night.
From Latin 'cereus' (wax taper or torch), named for the plant's waxy, torch-like appearance of its flowers. The genus was named by Carl Linnaeus in the 1700s.
The night-blooming cereus is one of nature's most dramatic plants—its enormous white flowers bloom only for a single night and release an intoxicating fragrance, creating such a magical experience that people gather in gardens just to witness this rare event.
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