Latin name: Ephedra nevadensis S. Watson Pronunciation: eh-FED-ra nev-a-DEN-sis Common name: Nevada ephedra Family: Ephedraceae (Ephedra) Habitat: Dry slopes and hills to about 4500', joshua tree woodland, creosote bush scrub, both deserts Blooming period: March to April Name derivations: 1) Ephedra 2) nevadensis |
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