352: "San Pedro-The Sacred Cactus"
Interesting Things with JC #352: "San Pedro—The Sacred Cactus" grows prolifically in the Andes and is prized for its massive and short-lived blooms. The cactus' flowers only open at night for a few days, sometimes just one, before decaying. After fertilization, their fragrance attracts nighttime pollinators like bats. It's known for its hallucinogenic and healing properties.
