Ephedra × arenicola
Sand Mormon Tea, Sandy Jointfir
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ephedraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Ephedra × arenicola (commonly known as sand Mormon tea or Sandy Jointfir) is a shrub belonging to the Ephedraceae family. Originating in North America, this hybrid is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona
Parent Species