Ephedra viridis Mormon tea (Ephedraceae) Evergreen shrub

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Ephedra viridis
Mormon tea
Evergreen shrub
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The Ephedra viridis plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California to Colorado and Arizona. It is a member of the Ephedraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mormon tea.

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Latin Name:  Ephedra viridis
Common Name:  Mormon tea
Family:  Ephedraceae
Author:  Cov.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Stony slopes and gravel terraces, often on limestone.

Cultivation Notes: Requires a well-drained loamy soil and a sunny position[11]. Established plants are drought resistant and are also lime tolerant[200]. This species is not very hardy in Britain, it succeeds well in a cold greenhouse but is often killed outdoors by a combination of cold and wet conditions[200]. Dioecious, male and female plants must be grown if fruit and seed is required.

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