species 10,109 observations

Green Ephedra

Ephedra viridis

Field notes

Ephedra viridis, known by the common names green Mormon tea, Brigham tea, green ephedra, and Indian tea, is a species of Ephedra. It is indigenous to the Western United States, where it is a member of varied scrub, woodland, desert, and open habitats. It grows at 900–2,300 metres (3,000–7,500 ft) elevations.

Supports All

4 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

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry
Water use: Low
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.