This is a type of #cactus. The flowers are huge, bloom only in night and have pleasant and strong smell.
The plant originates from #SouthAmerica, southern regions of #Mexico to be exact and has naturalized in #SouthEastAsia along with handful of #Folklores and Superstitions.
Although the local #Maharashtrian / #Marathi name is #Brahmakamal which has nothing to do with the original Brahmakamal flower which blooms only in the #Himalayas at an altitude of 4000 meters and beyond.
Here's one from my 2012 archives which had bloomed at my home.
