This echinopsis cactus flower appeared in the wee hours during the night. By the time we wake up in the morning it will have wilted. Given such a short open period, it’s a good thing I managed to capture this photo today on the patio.
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According to Wikipedia:
Echinopsis is a large genus of cacti native to South America, sometimes known as hedgehog, sea-urchin or Easter lily cactus. One small species, E. chamaecereus, is known as the peanut cactus. The 128 species range from large and treelike types to small globose cacti. The name derives from echinos hedgehog or sea urchin, and opsis appearance, a reference to these plants’ dense coverings of spines.
This particular variety of echinopsis only grows to a height of six inches (15 cm).