Which flowers close at night?

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  • Nyctinasty
  • Night-blooming plants
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Some flowers that close at night include evening primrose, moonflower, and night-blooming cereus. This is known as nyctinasty, a natural response to changes in light and temperature.

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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evening_primrose en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonflower en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night-blooming_cereus
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