Torrey's jointfir
Torrey's mormon tea
Torrey's ephedra

Ephedra torreyana

Plant type:
Shrub,
Subshrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
Moderate

Soil

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

Location

Min elevation:
1500
Max elevation:
6500
Counties:
Clark,
Lincoln,
Nye

Reproduction & Growth

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

Ecological

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

Additional Information

Warning:
Commercial availability:
NA

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