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Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: seeds normally germinate in 7-30 days at diurnally alternating temperatures of 86 and 68 degrees F. 

Native to: Arizona, California, Nevada, United States, Utah
Native
Introduced

Ephedra nevadensis

Nevada Jointfir, Nevada Mormon Tea

In Stock: 5.658 lb (Total:5.658lb)

  • Ephedra nevadensis

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5.66 lb
UT

Details

Germination:
83%
Germination test:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
97%
Seeds per lb:
21,746
Quantity:
5.66 lb
Collected in:
Utah
Crop year:
2023
Min. hardiness zone:
6
Item ID:
1834058

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Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours
Stratification
Stratification: none required
Germination
Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: seeds normally germinate in 7-30 days at diurnally alternating temperatures of 86 and 68 degrees F. 

Native to: Arizona, California, Nevada, United States, Utah
Native
Introduced
Discover the natural wonders of Ephedra nevadensis, commonly known as Nevada Jointfir or Nevada Mormon Tea. This remarkable plant, native to the arid landscapes of western North America, stretches its range from California and Oregon, through the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau, to Texas and Baja California. Thriving in rocky and sandy soils devoid of trees, it is a resilient symbol of the desert's enduring spirit.

Rich in cultural heritage, Nevada Ephedra has been an integral part of Native American life. Various tribes, including the Kawaiisu, Zuni, and Shoshone, have long prized this plant for its medicinal properties, crafting teas from its twigs to alleviate ailments, cleanse systems, and even address venereal diseases. Today, it continues to be valued as a soothing beverage.

But Nevada Ephedra is not just for humans—it's a vital forage plant for wildlife like mule deer, pronghorn, and Desert Bighorn Sheep, as well as grazing livestock. Its adaptability makes it ideal for habitat restoration projects, while its unique evergreen or gray foliage adds ornamental value to any environment.

Botanically fascinating, this dioecious xerophytic shrub features jointed stems, scale-like leaves, and conelike inflorescences. Wind-pollinated, its seeds are dispersed naturally by rodents, ensuring the plant's propagation under challenging desert conditions.

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