As of today, in season, building toward peak (~June 20). Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each summer in the Sonoran Desert, night-blooming cereus plants open large, fragrant white flowers over one to a few consecutive nights.
Tohono Chul Botanical Garden in Tucson coordinates an anticipated mass-bloom viewing where hundreds to thousands of blooms can open simultaneously, producing a distinctive, short-lived spectacle.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Tohono Chul Botanical Garden - Cereus Viewing Area |
| Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - Desert Garden |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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