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Description

Small arid climate plant rarely exceeding 1ft in height.

Hardiness

Hardy to 0-10F, and to 105-110F.

Growing Environment

This ephedra is extremely hardy, surviving deep freezes and very high temperatures. Water only occasionally. Grow in full sun. Plants are single-sexed, male and female plants are required for fruiting. Fruits are edible and mildly sweet.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

Ephedra compounds, (mainly ephedrine) are used for a variety of medicinal purposes. Concentrated ephedrine, once found in some diet products can be dangerous when improperly used.

Native Range

Native range from southeastern Europe through Asia.

Related Species

Ephedraceae
	Ephedra andina Pingo Pingo		Ephedra distachya Ephedra