Corryocactus serpens is a species of Corryocactus found in Peru. Description Corryocactus serpens is a sparsely branched, shrubby cactus with stems, which are initially upright, become creeping and trailing, reaching lengths of 2 to 3 meters and a diameter of . These stems have a green epidermis. Ribs on the stems number 4 to 6 and are obtuse. Areoles on these ribs bear 6 to 12 needle-like, straight, brown spines, each measuring long. The carmine red flowers are up to long and wide. The olive green fruits are approximately long and up to in diameter. Distribution This species is native to the Huancavelica department of Peru. It thrives in desert or dry scrub biomes at altitudes of 2200 to 2600 meters. Taxonomy The species was first described as Copiapoa serpens by Friedrich Ritter in 1981. The specific epithet "serpens" (Latin for "snake" or "creeping") refers to the plant's creeping growth habit. References
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