Ephedra nevadensis

Ephedra nevadensis is a shrub.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Ephedra nevadensis 11.1 History 11.2 Ephedra nevadensis in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Ephedra nevadensis was described in 1879 by Sereno Watson. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Ephedra nevadensis is a species in the genus Ephedra (jointfir, a common name also used for Gnetum ) which contains 40 species and belongs to the family of the Ephedraceae (Ephedra Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

The shrubs grow to a height of approximately 1,5 meters.They grow at a moderate rate and have a short lifespan.

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Ephedra nevadensis is an evergreen plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. They are mid green and acicular with entire margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The flowers are cup-shaped and yellow. The plants bloom from March to May.

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[edit] Distribution

Ephedra nevadensis is native to Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona.

[edit] Cultivation

Ephedra nevadensis prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -12,2º C. It grows best in sandy-gritty soil that is dry. The plants do not tolerate droughts. They will not grow in anaerobic soils and are highly tolerant of limy conditions.

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[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

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[edit] Man and Ephedra nevadensis

[edit] History

[edit] Ephedra nevadensis in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

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[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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• United States Department of Agriculturees:Ephedra nevadensisfr:Ephedra nevadensis