species 4,420 observations

Nevada Jointfir

Ephedra nevadensis

Field notes

Supports All

5 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Chinati Sheepmoth 1
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
Water use: Low
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.