Brigham-tea
Ephedra torreyana S.Watson
Ephedra torreyana is a species of Ephedra native to the deserts and scrublands of the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Commonly known as Brigham-tea or Torrey's Mormon tea, it was first described in 1879 by S. Watson.
Description
Ephedra torreyana is a member of the Ephedraceae family and is part of the genus Ephedra. It is distributed across several regions including the Southwestern United States and northern Mexico. This species is adapted to arid environments and is often found in desert and scrubland habitats. It is also known by the common names Torrey's jointfir and Torrey's Mormon tea.
Other common names
Torrey EphedraTorrey Mormon TeaTorrey's EphedraTorrey's JointfirTorrey's Mormon TeaBrigham-teaMormon-teaTorrey joint-fir
Distribution
Global · Arizona · Colorado · Mexico Northeast · Nevada · New Mexico · Texas · Utah
