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Golden snake cactus
Bergerocactus emoryi
32.6683, -117.244
Field Notes
Description:
A rare cactus that usually grows in clusters. The round stems are about three ft long and covered with short spines. In the spring the new growth is a golden color.
Habitat:
Spotted near the Point Loma Tide Pools at the Cabrillo National Monument. The plant is endemic to Baja California and San Diego.
Reference Links:
Bergerocactus - Wikipedia
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PublishedDecember 25, 2021
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