Ephedra trifurca
American Ephedra, Log Leaf Mormon Tea
Other regional names: Longleaf Ephedra +5 more
- Longleaf Ephedra
- Longleaf Joint Fir
- Longleaf Jointfir
- Longleaf Mormon Tea
- Mexican Tea
- Mormon Tea
Also known as: Ephedra intermixta H.C.Cutler +1 more
- Ephedra intermixta H.C.Cutler
- Ephedra trifaria Parl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Ephedraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Ephedra trifurca (commonly known as American Ephedra or Log-leaf Mormon Tea) is a shrub within the Ephedraceae family. It originates in North America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Texas