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   Selenicereus grandiflorus

Origin:  Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico.

Plant Description:  Several meters of length, with 5-7 ribs and stems of 3 cm of diameter.

Flowers:  Nocturnal, white,  with green sepals. About 18-30 cm in length and up to 25 cm wide.

This species has one of the flowers of greater size in the world of the cactus. They are intensely perfumed with a penetrating vanilla scent that is detected from several meters of distance.

Its nectar is delicious for bats that visit them frequently.

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