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Friday, December 6, 2013

Hylocereus undatus - Dragon Fruit



Scientific name: Hylocereus undatus
Common name: Dragon Fruit, Night blooming cactus, night blooming cereus
Family: Cactaceae
Origin: Central America
Category: Cactus and Succulents
Photo taken at: Rooftop Secret Garden of 1-Utama


The genus name "Hylocereus" comes from the Greek words hyle meaning “wood” and cereus meaning “cactus” in reference to the association of this genus with shady, wooded habitats.
(References: National Botanical Gardens website here.)


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