A series of thin branching stems rising from a single point. Slender petals open wide exposing a ring of many white stamens. Edible, said to be delicious. Maricopa, Pima and Cochise Co., Arizona. Luna and Dona Ana Co., New Mexico.
Flowers start to open in the late twilight and take a couple hour to completely unfurl.
Later the heavy scent begins to drift in the night breeze. All photographs and text are copyright Andrew Cooper unless otherwise noted, no usage without permission.