- Source: Conopholis alpina
Conopholis alpina, known as the alpine cancer-root, is an achlorophyllous (lacking chlorophyll), root parasitic plant (holoparasite).
It is native to Northern Mexico, and to the Southwestern United States in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas.
Varieties
Conopholis alpina var. mexicana — Mexican cancer-root.
References
External links
USDA Plants Profile for Conopholis alpina (alpine cancer-root)