clapweed
Ephedra antisyphilitica Berland. ex C.A.Mey.
Ephedra antisyphilitica, known as clapweed, is a species of the Ephedraceae family. It is native to the southern Great Plains of the United States and northeastern Mexico. The plant is distributed in regions including New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and parts of Mexico. It was first described in 1845 by Berland. ex C.A.Mey.
Description
Ephedra antisyphilitica is a member of the Ephedraceae family and is commonly referred to as clapweed. This species is native to the southern Great Plains of the United States and northeastern Mexico. It is found in several regions, including New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and parts of Mexico. The species was first published in 1845 by Berland. ex C.A.Mey.
Other common names
ClipweedDrug-pimaMormon Teateopopoteclapweedjoint-fir
Distribution
Global · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · New Mexico · Oklahoma · Texas
Synonyms
Ephedra antisyphilitica var. brachycarpaEphedra occidentalisEphedra texana
