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Ephedra fragilis Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Ephedra fragilis plant species is found in Europe - E. Mediterranean. It is a member of the Ephedraceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Ephedra fragilis Family: Ephedraceae Author: Desf. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 1.8 Mature Width: Habitat: Rocky hills and stone walls[148].
Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained loamy soil and a sunny position[11]. Established plants are drought resistant and are also lime tolerant[200].
Plants are not very hardy in Britain, tolerating a few degrees of frost[200].
The report on medicinal uses refers specifically to E. fragilis campylopoda. (C.A.Meyer.)Ascherson.&Graebner. This plant is growing outdoors at Kew, probably planted in 1968, and seems to be perfectly hardy[K]. It is said to come from N. Asia which is rather confusing since the report on medicinal uses is dealing with native plants of Greece[K].
Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.
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