Conopholis alpina
Alpine Cancer Root
Also known as: Conopholis alpina var. alpina +7 more
- Conopholis alpina var. alpina
- Conopholis alpina var. mexicana (A.Gray ex S.Watson) Haynes
- Conopholis mexicana A.Gray ex S.Watson
- Conopholis sylvatica Liebm.
- Myzorhiza xanthochroa (Nels. & Cockerell) Rydb.
- Myzorrhiza xanthochroa (A.Nelson & Cockerell) Rydb.
- Orobanche multiflora var. xanthochroa (A.Nelson & Cockerell) Munz
- Orobanche xanthochroa A.Nelson & Cockerell
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orobanchaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasitic perennial.
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Conopholis alpina (commonly known as Alpine Cancer-Root) is a parasitic plant within the Orobanchaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Texas