Ephedra californica
California Ephedra, California Joint Fir
Other regional names: California Jointfir +4 more
- California Jointfir
- California Mormon Tea
- Desert Tea
- Mexican Tea
- Mormon Tea
Also known as: Ephedra californica subsp. californica +1 more
- Ephedra californica subsp. californica
- Ephedra californica var. californica
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ephedraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Originating in North America, Ephedra californica (commonly known as California ephedra or California joint-fir) is a shrub belonging to the Ephedraceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Mexico Northwest