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Éphédra

Ephedra distachya

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plante)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Gnetopsida (Gnetopsida)
Order
Ephedrales (Ephedrales)
Family
Ephedraceae
Genus
Ephedra
Species
Ephedra distachya (Éphédra)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Shuang Sui Ma Huang
French Éphédra

Similar Species in Ephedra

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Éphédra élevé
Ephedra altissima
Least Concern
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Arizona Joint-fir
Ephedra fasciculata
Least Concern
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California Ephedra
Ephedra californica
Least Concern
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Clipweed
Ephedra antisyphilitica
Least Concern
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Vine Ephedra
Ephedra pedunculata
Least Concern
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Chinese Ephedra
Ephedra sinica
Least Concern
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Joint Pine
Ephedra fragilis
Least Concern
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Death Valley Mormon Tea
Ephedra funerea
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Éphédra?
The scientific name of Éphédra is Ephedra distachya. It belongs to the genus Ephedra.
Where does Éphédra live?
Éphédra is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Éphédra belong to?
Éphédra (Ephedra distachya) belongs to the genus Ephedra, which is part of the taxonomic family Ephedraceae.
What kingdom does Éphédra belong to?
Éphédra (Ephedra distachya) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of Éphédra?
The closest relatives of Éphédra in the genus Ephedra include Éphédra élevé, California Ephedra, Clipweed, Vine Ephedra, Chinese Ephedra.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Ephedra — 16 Species

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Éphédra
Ephedra distachya
NE
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Éphédra élevé
Ephedra altissima
LC 🐾
California Ephedra
Ephedra californica
LC 🐾
Clipweed
Ephedra antisyphilitica
LC 🐾
Vine Ephedra
Ephedra pedunculata
LC 🐾
Chinese Ephedra
Ephedra sinica
LC 🐾
Joint Pine
Ephedra fragilis
LC 🐾
American Ephedra
Ephedra trifurca
LC 🐾
Green Ephedra
Ephedra viridis
LC 🐾
Gray Ephedra
Ephedra nevadensis
LC 🐾
Cutler Morning-tea
Ephedra cutleri
LC 🐾
Torrey Ephedra
Ephedra torreyana
LC 🐾
Boundary Ephedra
Ephedra aspera
LC 🐾
Cory's ephedra
Ephedra coryi
LC 🐾
Death Valley Mormon Tea
Ephedra funerea
NT 🐾
Arizona Joint-fir
Ephedra fasciculata
LC
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