Ephedra nevadensis Mormon tea (Ephedraceae) Evergreen shrub

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Ephedra nevadensis
Mormon tea
Evergreen shrub
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The Ephedra nevadensis plant species is found in Southwestern N. America. It is a member of the Ephedraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mormon tea.

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Latin Name:  Ephedra nevadensis
Common Name:  Mormon tea
Family:  Ephedraceae
Author:  Wats.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry slopes and hills below 1500 metres.

Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained loamy soil and a sunny position[1, 11]. Established plants are drought resistant and are also lime tolerant[200]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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