Mormon Tea

Ephedra viridis

Plant type:
Shrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Cool
Cover:
Moderate
Seedling rate:
0.5-1.5 lbs/acre

Soil

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

Location

Min elevation:
2500
Max elevation:
10000
Counties:
Carson City,
Churchill,
Clark,
Douglas,
Elko,
Eureka,
Esmeralda,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Lincoln,
Lyon,
Mineral,
Nye,
Pershing,
Storey,
Washoe,
White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Moderate,
Low
Germination overall:
Moderate
Germination rate:
Fast,
Moderate
Reproduction:
Moderate
Establishment:
Low
Lifespan:
Long
Survival:
Moderate

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Low light
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Genetics
Commercial availability:
Available
Notes:
Cold stratification not required on seeds for germination but increases germination significantly.

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