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) Orobanchaceae Flora of Arizona Flora of Colorado Flora of New Mexico Flora of Northeastern Mexico Flora of Northwestern Mexico Flora of Texas Plants described in 1847