Green Mormon Tea

Ephedra Viridis

Plant type:
Shrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Seedling rate:
1/2-1

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay, 
Loam, 
Sand
Soil Conditions:
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
3000
Max elevation:
70000
Counties:
Apache County, 
Cochise County, 
Coconino County, 
Maricopa County, 
Mohave County, 
Navajo County, 
Pima County, 
Santa Cruz County, 
Yavapai County

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Slow
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Fast
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Moderate
Survival:
Moderate

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Best suited for these management goals:
Pollinator habitat
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available

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