info Overview
Name - What's the name of this flora?

Ephedra

 
Other names - What other names is Ephedra known by?

Joint-pine, and Jointfir.

 
Description - How would you describe Ephedra?

A bush often found in dry
environments, it is thorny and hard to harvest without scratching your skin.

 
bubble_chart Classification
Order

Ephedrales

 
Genus

Ephedra

 
Family

Ephedraceae

 
local_florist Appearance
Size - How big does Ephedra grow?

It is a dioecious shrub, usually less than 1 meter in height. This shrub has rigid and branched stems.

The leaves are very short (about 3-6mm) and are united toward the base of the plant, forming leaf sheaths.

 
Colorings - What kinds of colorings are found on each part of Ephedra?

It has a distinct dark purple hue
when viewed at a distance, but up close it looks black.

 
add_box Produce
Medicinal purposes - Does Ephedra have any medicinal use?

Herbalists love to use this plant when making healing tonics as it has the odd ability to enhance Wild Sageroot.

 
language ecosystem
history Changelog
edit Notes

This flora was created by DarriusBlack on Notebook.ai.

See more from DarriusBlack
Create your own universe