Boundary Ephedra

Ephedra aspera

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Copyright © University and Jepson Herbaria

Plant type: Shrub
Size: 1 - 3 ft tall
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly

California Jointfir

Ephedra californica

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© 2006 Stan Shebs

Plant type: Shrub
Size: 3 - 5 ft tall
Flower Color: Yellow
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun
Water
Water

Extremely Low, Very Low

Death Valley Ephedra

Ephedra funerea

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Copyright © 2012 Steve Matson

Plant type: Shrub
Size: 5 ft tall
Wildlife supported:

Nevada Jointfir

Ephedra nevadensis

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© Copyright 2007 Steve Matson

Plant type: Shrub
Size: 3 - 4 ft tall
Form: Upright
Growth rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Yellow
Flowering season: Spring
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Very Low

Longleaf Jointfir

Ephedra trifurca

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Copyright © 2005 James M. Andre

Plant type: Shrub
Size: 6 - 15 ft tall
Form: Upright
Growth rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Yellow
Flowering season: Spring
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun

Mountain Ephedra

Ephedra viridis

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© Copyright 2007 Steve Matson

Plant type: Shrub
Size: 3 - 5 ft tall
Form: Upright
Growth rate: Slow
Flower Color: Yellow
Flowering season: Spring
Wildlife supported:
caterpillar
butterfly
Landscape information:
Sun
Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water
Water

Low, Very Low