A genus of tropical cacti, particularly the night-blooming cereus, which has flattened leaf-like stems and produces large, fragrant flowers.
From Greek 'epi-' (upon) + 'phyllon' (leaf), named because these cacti were thought to have epiphyllous characteristics. The genus was scientifically named in the 18th century.
Night-blooming epiphyllum cacti throw legendary parties—they bloom only at night with massive, fragrant flowers that open for just a few hours, attracting moths and inspiring 'flower viewings' in gardens worldwide.
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