Explaining Nature on Instagram: "A flower that blooms once a year and dies by sunrise is the Queen of the Night (Epiphyllum oxypetalum). This rare cactus flower opens only after sunset, releasing a strong, sweet fragrance that attracts nocturnal pollinators like moths and bats. The large, white blossom is breathtaking but short-lived—by dawn, it wilts and dies, leaving behind only its memory until the next year’s bloom. Because of its brief beauty, it’s often seen as a symbol of fleeting moments

Cherry Blossom 🌸 at the Higashifukida Tenman Shrine in Yachiyo | Edo Japan Travel