Ephedra americana andina (Ephedraceae) Evergreen shrub

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Ephedra americana andina
Evergreen shrub
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The Ephedra americana andina plant species is found in S. America - Andes from Ecuador to S. Chile and Argentina. It is a member of the Ephedraceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. andina

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Latin Name:  Ephedra americana andina
Family:  Ephedraceae
Author:  (Poepp.)Stapf.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Stony slopes and gravel terraces[200].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained loamy soil and a sunny position[11]. Established plants are drought resistant and are also lime tolerant[200]. One report says that this species is frost-tender[200], but this is not our experience[K]. It succeeds outdoors at Cambridge Botanic Gardens and we have been growing it outdoors successfully since 1988[K]. Plants do not flower profusely or regularly in Britain[11]. Our plants have been producing reasonable crops since 1991[K]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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