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Conopholis alpina
Conopholis alpina Liebm.
Alpine Cancer-root, Alpine Squawroot
Orobanchaceae (Broom-rape family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: COAL6
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plants in this family are parasitic on roots or stems of other plants, to varying degrees, from hemiparasitic to holoparasitic.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Leafless stems, superficially resembling pine cones, up to about 10 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , NM , TXNative Habitat: Mixed woodlands.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Conopholis alpina in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Conopholis alpina in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Conopholis alpina
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-12-14Research By: CBR