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Bergerocactus
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Scientific classification
Synonyms

Cereus emoryi

Bergerocactus emoryi (golden cereus, golden-spined cereus, golden snakecactus) is a species of cactus. It is the sole member of the genus Bergerocactus, named after Alwin Berger. The plant is also known as snake cactus, though this latter name also applies to Echinocereus pensilis.

This cactus is frail, appears in clusters, and has up to 20 ribs and ramifications. It is rarely taller than 1 m, and its diameter is usually less than 5 cm. Flowers are yellow and appear near the plant's apex, reaching 2 cm in length and diameter. They are tunnel-shaped.

This plant is native to coastal southern California and Baja California.

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    A growing stem

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    Flowers and flower buds

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    Growing in habitat

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    The flower

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    A budding flower

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