Meanings
nounqueen of the night (uncountable)
- uncountableAny night-blooming cereus, especially of species Epiphyllum oxypetalum or Selenicereus grandiflorus.
- uncountableNight-blooming cestrum, a woody evergreen of species Cestrum nocturnum.
- uncountableAngel's trumpet (Brugmansia).
Synonyms & antonyms
nountropical American climbing cactus having triangular branches; often cultivated for its large showy night-blooming flowers followed by yellow red-streaked fruits
Similar
Selenicereus grandiflorus
Broader
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