Ephedra nebrodensis

Ephedra nebrodensis, described by Tineo ex Guss. in 1844, is a member of the Ephedraceae family. It is distributed across several countries, including Albania, Algeria, the Canary Islands, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Mauritania, Morocco, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkey, and Yugoslavia. This species belongs to the genus Ephedra, which is known for its shrubby, jointed, and scale-leaved plants. The species is named after Mount Nebrodi in Sicily, where it is likely to be found. Its range spans from the western Mediterranean to the eastern parts of the region, indicating a wide but localized distribution in the area.