Ephedra antisyphilitica
Clapweed, Clipweed
Other regional names: Drug Pima +5 more
- Drug Pima
- Ephedra
- Erect Ephedra
- Joint Fir
- Mormon Tea
- Teopopote
Also known as: Ephedra antisyphilitica subsp. brachycarpa Cory +3 more
- Ephedra antisyphilitica subsp. brachycarpa Cory
- Ephedra antisyphilitica var. brachycarpa Cory
- Ephedra occidentalis Torr. ex Parl.
- Ephedra texana E.L.Reed
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ephedraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Ephedra antisyphilitica (commonly known as Clapweed or Clipweed) is a shrub belonging to the Ephedraceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas