Botanical Name: Ephedra nevadensis
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Common Name: Nevada Jointfir  
Plant photo of: Ephedra nevadensis
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Green

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

Green, Grey

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Nevada Jointfir is a western native related to the conifer, with grey-green stems and an open to rounded habit, growing about 3 feet tall and wide. It has small, nearly inconspicuous grey-green leaves and yellow flowers, with a moderate amount of conspicuous brown fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are retained year to year.