acanthocereus

Meaning

A genus of night-blooming, vining cacti native to the Americas, characterized by their elongated, multi-ribbed stems covered in sharp spines.

Examples

• The acanthocereus is often grown in tropical gardens for its large, fragrant white flowers that open only at night.
• Botanists classify the acanthocereus as a climbing cactus that requires structural support to thrive in a greenhouse.