Ephedra pachyclada
Family: Ephedraceae
What it is like
A small shrub. The branchlets are rigid. There are no leaves.
There are about 40 Ephedra species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Pakistan it grows in the Himalayas between 2,300-5,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Himalayas, Iran, Middle East, Nepal, Pakistan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit