California desert tea, Erect ephedra
Ephedra antisyphilitica
Family: Ephedraceae
What it is like
A shrub.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The seeds are ground into flour to make bread.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Belcho, Canadillo, Clapweed, Popote
Synonyms
Ephedra antisyphilitica var. brachycarpa Cory; Ephedra occidentalis Torr. ex Parl.; Ephedra texana E. L. Reed;