Ephedra fragilis
Joint Pine
Also known as: Ephedra fragilis subsp. desfontainii Asch. & Graebn.
- Ephedra fragilis subsp. desfontainii Asch. & Graebn.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ephedraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub.
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Ephedra fragilis (commonly known as Joint Pine) is a scrambling shrub within the Ephedraceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, Canary Is., Italy, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Portugal, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Western Sahara
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms