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Ephedra nevadensis

Ephedra nevadensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Gymnospermae
Division: Gnetophyta
Class: Gnetopsida
Order: Ephedrales
Family: Ephedraceae
Genus: Ephedra
Species:
E. nevadensis
Binomial name
Ephedra nevadensis
Synonyms[2][3]

Ephedra antisyphilitica S.Wats. 1871, illegitimate homonym, not Berland. ex C.A. Mey. 1846

Ephedra nevadensis, commonly known as Nevada ephedra, gray ephedra, Mormon tea and Nevada jointfir,[1][4] is a species of gymnosperm native to dry areas of western North America.

Its range extends west to California and Oregon, east to Texas, and south to Baja California, including areas of the Great Basin, Colorado plateau and desert Southwest. It is found in rocky and sandy soils, generally in areas without trees.[5][6][7] It can be found in a variety of environments but predominately grows in desert climates.[8]

It serves as a non toxic grazing source to both wild and domestic live stock. [9] It posses a various amount of medicinal properties that can be used in a domestic setting.[10] Historically, it is known for its usage in Mormon communities as tea.[8] A common misconception is that Ephedra Nevadensis contains ephedrine, a known stimulant however this is not true.[11]

  1. ^ a b Bell, A. & Bachman, S. (2011). "Ephedra nevadensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2011: e.T201698A9167953. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  2. ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Ephedra antisiphylitica S.Watson
  3. ^ Tropicos, search for Ephedra antisyphilitica
  4. ^ "Ephedra nevadensis Mormon Tea, Nevada jointfir PFAF Plant Database". pfaf.org. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
  5. ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Ephedra nevadensis S. Watson
  6. ^ Biota of North America Program, 2013 county distribution map
  7. ^ Flora of North America, Ephedra nevadensis S. Watson, Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts. 14: 298. 1879.
  8. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference wildland was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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