Conopholis alpina
Liebm.
Squaw root, Bear corn
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Summary
Source: WikipediaConopholis 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.
Description
A tropical shrub reaching 8 m tall in the Orobanchaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The roots are cooked and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The roots are cooked and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama,
Synonyms
Also Known As
American cancer root, Indian root
References (1)
- Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 28 (As Conopholis americana)
