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Alpine cancer-root

Conopholis alpina var. mexicana

Photo by Alan H. C.
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Field Notes

Description:

Conopholis alpina mexicana, or the mexican alpine cancer-root is an achlorophyllous (lacking chlorophyll), root holoparasite.

Habitat:

Pine-oak forest.

Notes:

Also known as "Elotillo".

Reference Links:

Squaw-root (Conopholis alpina var. mexicana) - Information on Squaw-root, Conopholis alpina, NaturaLista · Variety Conopholis alpina mexicana

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