Ephedra torreyana
Brigham Tea, Mormon Tea
Other regional names: Torrey Ephedra +5 more
- Torrey Ephedra
- Torrey Joint Fir
- Torrey Mormon Tea
- Torrey's Ephedra
- Torrey's Jointfir
- Torrey's Mormon Tea
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 torreyana (commonly known as Brigham-tea or Mormon-tea) is a shrub belonging to the Ephedraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, Mexico Northeast, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah
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