Ephedra funerea
Death Valley Ephedra, Death Valley Jointfir
Other regional names: Death Valley Mormon Tea +1 more
- Death Valley Mormon Tea
- Funera Mormon Tea
Also known as: Ephedra californica subsp. funerea (Coville & C.V.Morton) L.D.Benson +1 more
- Ephedra californica subsp. funerea (Coville & C.V.Morton) L.D.Benson
- Ephedra californica var. funerea (Coville & C.V.Morton) L.D.Benson
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 funerea (commonly known as Death Valley ephedra or Death Valley jointfir) is a shrub belonging to the Ephedraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Nevada