Botanical Name: Ephedra nevadensis Add
Common Name: Mormon Tea  
Plant photo of: Ephedra nevadensis
California Native Plant
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Information by: George Hull MSN
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  • Description

  • Notes

Unusual gymnosperm, related to junipers, that produces small cones from March to April. Reaches a mature size of about 3' tall and wide. Survives best in full sun, can handle drought, reflected heat, and cold down to 0F. Fine landscape plant or making tea. Not hardy above 7000'