Nevada Jointfir
Nevada Mormon Tea

Ephedra nevadensis

Plant type:
Shrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm,
Cool
Cover:
Moderate

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Alkaline
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
2000
Max elevation:
7000
Counties:
Carson City,
Churchill,
Clark,
Douglas,
Esmeralda,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Lincoln,
Lyon,
Mineral,
Nye,
Pershing,
Storey,
Washoe,
White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
Moderate
Germination rate:
Fast
Germination requirements:
Cold stratification required on seeds for germination.
Reproduction:
High,
Moderate
Establishment:
Low
Lifespan:
Long,
Moderate
Survival:
Moderate

Ecological

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

Additional Information

Warning:
toxic for some animals
Commercial availability:
Available

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