“grandiflorus”

Florida Flowers and Gardens

Florida Flowers and Gardens Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Night Blooming Cereus Selenicereus grandiflorus is a member of the cactus family and is a vigorous vining plant. For one night each year, its exquisitely scented flower opens as night falls, then closes forever with the first rays of the morning sun. The genus, Selenicereus, is derived from Selene, the Greek moon goddess, and cereus, meaning "candle" in Latin. Grandiflorus is Latin for "large-flowered." The term "night blooming cereus" or