Between sunset and sunrise, within just 12 hours, the "Queen of the Night" (commonly known as Moonflower) reveals its beauty and withers away, leaving behind a strong, sweet scent and a sense of surprise, captivating all who bear witness.
As the first moonflower to bloom in the UK, it aids curators and scholars at Cambridge in understanding and safeguarding the diversity of our environment.
The Moonflower (Strophocactus wittii) is a rare cactus flower from the tropical rainforests of Brazil. First found in the 20th century, Strophocactus wittii is rarely represented in cultivation, and has only been introduced into European botanic gardens a handful of times.