The above flower is one of the many spectacular hybrids of the night-blooming Echinopsis cactus, probably the 'Los Angeles' variety. A free-blooming species, it flowers at intervals during the entire summer here in New Mexico, sending out a number of buds that sometimes extend to nearly six inches. Frequently, several flowers open at the same time, affording a striking display.

The precise origin is probably lost, since for nearly two centuries, hybrids have been deliberately and accidentally created. The original stock was probably the Echinopsis multiplex or Echinopsis eyriesii. To learn more about the many and beautiful Echinopsis hybrids, we suggest you visit Bob Schick's excellent website

Bob Schick's Catalogue of Echinopsis Hybrids

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