species 3,500 observations

Longleaf Ephedra

Ephedra trifurca

Field notes

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
Soil pH: Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.