Mexican tea, Torrey's Joint-fir
Ephedra torreyana
Family: Ephedraceae
What it is like
A shrub.
There are about 40 Ephedra species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The stems are used to make tea.
Edible parts
Fruit, stems - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Brigham tea, Torrey ephedra