Ephedra californica
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California jointfir, Desert tea
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEphedra californica is a species of Ephedra, known by the common names California jointfir, California ephedra, desert tea, Mormon tea, and cañatillo.
Description
A shrub in the Ephedraceae family found in temperate regions, with stems and seeds used as edible portions.
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Edible Uses
Stems are prepared as tea, and seeds are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
References (2)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 210
- Reis, S. V. and Lipp, F. L., 1982, New Plant Sources for Drugs and Foods from the New York Botanical Garden herbarium. Harvard. p 7
