Pink Night Bloomer is a photograph by Robert Bales which was uploaded on January 23rd, 2012.
Pink Night Bloomer
One of the strangest plants of the desert, the night blooming cereus, is a member of the cactus family that resembles nothing more than a dead bush... more
by Robert Bales
Title
Pink Night Bloomer
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
One of the strangest plants of the desert, the night blooming cereus, is a member of the cactus family that resembles nothing more than a dead bush most of the year. It is rarely seen in the wild because of its inconspicuousness. But for one midsummer's night each year, its exqusitely scented flower opens as night falls, then closes forever with the first rays of the morning sun.
They are found on the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts of southern Arizona, east to western Texas and south to northern Mexico.
The flowers are very fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers, which bloom for only one night and they are up to 4 inches wide and as much as 8 inches long.
Echinopsis is a large genus of cacti native to South America, sometimes known as hedgehog cactus, sea-urchin cactus 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.
Echinopsis is distinguished from Echinocactus by the length of the flower tube, from Cereus by the form and size of their stems, and from both in the position on the stem occupied by the flowers. They are remarkable for the great size, length of tube, and beauty of their flowers, which, borne upon generally small and dumpy stems, appear much larger and more attractive than would be expected.
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January 23rd, 2012
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Comments (22)
Pamela Smale Williams
Just goes to show the ugly duckling can become beautiful like a swan! Love the Cereus flower, you got a good one here in pink! Nice bokeh, info, and framing Robert! Congratulations on your feature in For the Love of Flowers! L/Twt ArtographyPamela
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks so much, Pamela for the wonderful review, congrats, feature, and the LTw!!
Janet Marie
Congratulations, for the Homepage Feature, in the Art Group, "FOR THE LOVE OF FLOWERS" for Monday, February 1, 2021! You are welcome to submit your featured artwork in the Group's discussion thread “2021 Thanks & Features Archive Flower PHOTOGRAPHY ONLY!" Thank you for sharing your unique flower photography and being a member of the group. like/fave Janet🌼
Robyn King
Congratulations Robert your amazing artwork is being featured in Over 5000 Views:-) Please take a moment to add your beautiful art to our archives in the message area and have a wonderful day!
Gary Wing
Great shot Robert, love the lighting and your use of the shadows for a backdrop..well done!
Thomas Woolworth
Photography is all about capturing moments in time. Congrats on capturing this Natural moment.
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Thomas for the wonderful comment about capturing the great moment in Nature!!
Joyce Dickens
I think cactus blossoms are among some of the most beautiful flowers ever.......love their translucence and their beautiful color - the insides are like a whole other world......so lovely! Joyce
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Joyce for the wonderful comments on this pink one. We have this on in our front yard in Yuma.
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