Latin name: Ephedra aspera S. Watson Pronunciation: eh-FED-ra AS-per-a Common name: Rough joint-fir Family: Ephedraceae (Ephedra) Habitat: Creosote bush scrub, joshua tree woodland to 6000', San Bernardinos, San Jacintos, deserts Blooming period: March to April Name derivations: 1) Ephedra 2) aspera |
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