Mormon Tea Ephedra viridis Ephedraceae
	Form: Shrub Seasonality: Evergreen Size: 4 feet high and 4 feet wide Leaves; Insignificant, soon dropping from plant Flowers: Male and female borne on separate plants (dioeciously) Fruit: Papery yellowish cone Stems: Slender, much jointed, in various shades of green aging to yellow. Range/Origin: Southwestern Deserts Hardiness: Sunset Zones; 1 - 3; 7 - 24 Comments: Low litter, No thorns CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure: Full sun Water: Low to moderate Soil: Sandy, well drained Propagation: Seed, division Maintenance: Minimal
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