Ephedra triandra
Family: Ephedraceae
What it is like
A shrub. The stems are 1-2 mm across and the internodes are 2-6 cm long. The fruit are 10-12 mm long. The fruit are red.
There are about 40 Ephedra species.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 3,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Fruta de quirquincho, Pico de gallo, Pico de loro, Qote-taq letaa, Tramontana