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Ephedra viridis Mormon tea Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) 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. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses 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.
General Uses: The twigs, boiled with alum, produce a light tan dye[257].
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