A snake gourd flower unfolds into white lace for one night — ChillScroll

A white snake gourd flower with long lace-like fringes opening beside a green gourd

A snake gourd flower unfolds into white lace for one night

In the early evening, its white flower slowly opens and sends out long, curled fringes like fine lace. The scented bloom lasts for only one night.

The gourd is plain green. Its flower arrives in white lace.

Source · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew ↗