In the heart of Chile's extremely dry Atacama Desert, a rare winter bloom is taking place, showcasing vibrant flowers amid serious climate concerns.

The spectacle draws visitors and botanists from Chile and further afield. Tourism officials said they hoped more flowers would bloom in the coming weeks as different species germinate at different ...

It has nocturnal flowers, up to 2 inches in diameter, white to purple in late spring to early summer. (Photo courtesy Tom ...