California Ephedra
Ephedra californica S.Watson
Ephedra californica, known as California Ephedra or California jointfir, is a species in the Ephedraceae family. It is native to California, the Mexican Northwest, and other global regions. Commonly referred to as desert tea or Mormon tea, this plant was first described in 1879 by S. Watson.
Description
Ephedra californica is a member of the Ephedraceae family and is found in regions such as California and the Mexican Northwest. It is also known by the common names desert tea and Mormon tea. This species was first published in 1879 by S. Watson. It is one of several species within the Ephedra genus and is recognized for its presence in arid and semi-arid environments.
Other common names
California EphedraCalifornia Mormon TeaDesert TeaMexican TeaMormon TeaCalifornia joint-firdesert-teaCalifornia jointfir
Distribution
Global · California · Mexico Northwest
