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.

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in the autumn in a greenhouse[200]. It can also be sown in spring in a greenhouse in a sandy compost[K]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and grow them on for at least their first winter in a greenhouse. Plant out in the spring or early summer after the last expected frosts and give some protection in their first winter[K]. Division in spring or autumn[238]. Layering.

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