Kopsiopsis sp.
Ground-cone, Ground-Cone
Family: Orobanchaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Kopsiopsis sp. (Ground-cone) is a native California perennial in the Orobanchaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Pleuricospora: Kopsiopsis has tightly overlapping scale-like bracts; Pleuricospora has separate, non-overlapping scales.; vs Aphyllon: Kopsiopsis is completely hairless with overlapping bracts; Aphyllon is hairy with separated bracts.; vs Sarcodes: Kopsiopsis has tightly overlapping bracts forming cone; Sarcodes has fleshy bell-shaped flowers along red stalk.; vs Pinus: Kopsiopsis flowers open to show tiny blooms; pine cones have woody scales without flowers.; vs Phelipanche: Kopsiopsis is hairless with tightly overlapping bracts; Phelipanche is hairy with separated bracts.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kopsiopsis sp. native to California?
Yes. Kopsiopsis sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Kopsiopsis sp. belong to?
Kopsiopsis sp. is in the Orobanchaceae family, genus Kopsiopsis.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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