bottleflower

/ˈbɒtlˌflaʊər/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cactus flower that blooms only at night and wilts before dawn.

“The botanist spent years studying the unique behavior of the bottleflower.”

Synonyms

  • cactus flower
  • night-blooming cactus

Antonyms

  • day-blooming flower
  • perennial plant