species 2,048 observations

Torrey's Jointfir

Ephedra torreyana

Field notes

Supports All

5 native animals
supported in the US

Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Mormon Tea Stem Gall Midge, Ephedra Stem Gall Midge, Sphaerobothris platti 3
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Norvellina bicolorata 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Desert Millipede 1

Children

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Part shade
Moisture: Dry
Water use: Low
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.