The Mysterious World has compiled a list of the most stunning night blooming flowers found across the globe, and surprisingly, some of these flowers are also familiar to Vietnamese people. Topping the list is the cactus flower star fruit, which flaunts its beauty for only one day every year, between June and July. The white star-shaped flowers bloom at night, spreading a delightful fragrance till the early hours of the morning. This mesmerizing flower mainly grows in Mexico and southern Arizona.
The Four-hour flower, or yen chi as it is called in Vietnam, is a flower that blooms for only a short period of time. It gets its name from the fact that it only lasts from the evening until the next morning before withering away. These flowers are available in several bright and lively colors such as red, pink, blue, white, and yellow. They are considered to be one of the most delightful flowers in the world.
Moon flowers are a stunning sight to behold with their circular shape and delicate white petals. However, they are not your typical flower as they only bloom in the evening and shut tightly in the morning. To add to their charm, they emit a subtle yet pleasing aroma.
The night lily is a flowering plant that blooms at night and is part of the nightshade family. It is commonly found in the West Indies and has yellow-green flowers that emit a pleasant scent at night. However, it is important to note that these flowers are highly toxic due to the presence of toxins.
The tropical water lily has a unique blooming schedule compared to its cold-tolerant counterparts. This beauty only shows off its vibrant colors and petals at dusk, whereas other types of water lilies bloom during the day. Additionally, it closes up before dawn, making it a rare sight for early risers to catch.
Chocolate chrysanthemums are flowers that have a sweet scent similar to cocoa and typically come to bloom during the nighttime. These distinct flowers can be found in areas such as grasslands and limestone terrains throughout the United States.
The Dutch Pipe Cactus Flower is a rare and exquisite beauty that grows only in tropical forests. Its funnel-shaped white petals emit a sweet aroma and bloom exclusively at night, making it a wonder to behold. Unfortunately, not many people get the chance to witness its splendor due to its limited availability.
The Evening Primrose is an exquisite flower that exclusively blossoms during the night and emits a pleasantly powerful fragrance.
The Nottingham Fly Catcher plant has an interesting way of attracting insects. It remains closed during the day, but blossoms at night, emitting a sweet fragrance to lure in flying insects. Interestingly, this flower keeps blooming for three nights consecutively, with the number of stamens varying each night to boost its pollination efforts.
Night orchids or hyacinths are a type of flower that originates from South America. These beautiful flowers typically bloom from summer until autumn.
