Cactus Flower

Witness the rare bat-pollinated cactus flower blossom tonight in Austin, TX. A stunning natural event not to be missed!

Written bySheril Kirshenbaum

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One night every few years, this bat-pollinated cactus flower blossoms. Tonight in Austin, TX...

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