Secrets of night-blooming flowers
Chapter 1
The mystery of midnight blossoms
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Chapter 2
Queen of the night and her cactus kin
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Chapter 3
The rapid magic of the moonflower
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Secrets of night-blooming flowers
Ch 3 · The rapid magic of the moonflower
Fun Fact
Ancient chemistry: Over 3,000 years ago, indigenous people in Mexico used moonflower vine juice to process rubber.
Glossary
moonflower (noun)
A tropical American climbing plant of the morning glory family, having fragrant white flowers that open at night. These flowers can dramatically unfurl in under three minutes at dusk to attract nocturnal hawk moths.
A tropical American climbing plant of the morning glory family, having fragrant white flowers that open at night. These flowers can dramatically unfurl in under three minutes at dusk to attract nocturnal hawk moths.
Quiz
What chemical element in moonflower juice allowed ancient Mesoamericans to cross-link rubber molecules?
Quiz
Which ancient civilization used moonflower juice to help vulcanize rubber for ball games?