Ephedra alata

Ephedra alata, described by Decne. in 1824, is a member of the Ephedraceae family. It is found in several countries including Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Tunisia, and Western Sahara. This species is part of the Ephedra genus, which is known for its shrub-like growth and is commonly found in arid environments.