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Ephedra gerardiana Ma Huang Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Ephedra gerardiana plant species is found in E. Asia - S.W. China to the Himalayas. It is a member of the Ephedraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ma Huang. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. vulgaris. Rich. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Ephedra gerardiana Common Name: Ma Huang Family: Ephedraceae Author: Wallich. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.6 Mature Width: 2 Habitat: Stony slopes and gravel terraces in drier areas of the Himalayas at 2400 - 5000 metres from Afghanistan to Bhutan[51].
Edible Uses: Fruit - raw[105, 146]. A sweet flavour[158]. The fruit is about 7mm in diameter[200].
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