Ephedra torreyana var. torreyana
Torrey's Jointfir, Torrey's Mormon Tea
Also known as: Ephedra antisyphilitica f. monstrosa Torr. ex Stapf
- Ephedra antisyphilitica f. monstrosa Torr. ex Stapf
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Ephedraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Indigenous to North America, Ephedra torreyana var. torreyana (commonly known as Torrey's jointfir or Torrey's Mormon tea) is a shrub belonging to the Ephedraceae family. In its natural range, this variety typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Ephedra torreyana, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah
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