chasmogamous

/ˌkæzməˈɡeɪməs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having flowers that open at night and remain open until the morning, often producing fragrance at night.

“Many chasmogamous plants rely on nocturnal pollinators for reproduction.”

Synonyms

  • night-blooming
  • nocturnally flowering

Antonyms

  • day-blooming
  • diurnally flowering