Ephedra aspera

Family: Ephedraceae

What it is like

A shrub.

It has been put in the Gnetaceae.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico, North America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ephedra nevadensis var. aspera (Englem. ex S. Watson) L. D. Benson; Ephedra peninsularis I. M. Johnst.; Ephedra reedii Cory;