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High-climbing jointfir

Ephedra altissima

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and United States.

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Gnetopsida (Gnetopsida)
Order
Ephedrales (Ephedrales)
Family
Ephedraceae
Genus
Ephedra
Species
Ephedra altissima (High-climbing jointfir)

Names in Other Languages

French Éphédra élevé

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American Ephedra
Ephedra trifurca
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
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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 High-climbing jointfir?
The scientific name of High-climbing jointfir is Ephedra altissima. It belongs to the genus Ephedra.
What is the conservation status of High-climbing jointfir?
High-climbing jointfir (Ephedra altissima) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does High-climbing jointfir live?
High-climbing jointfir is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does High-climbing jointfir belong to?
High-climbing jointfir (Ephedra altissima) belongs to the genus Ephedra, which is part of the taxonomic family Ephedraceae.
Is High-climbing jointfir endangered?
No, High-climbing jointfir (Ephedra altissima) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does High-climbing jointfir belong to?
High-climbing jointfir (Ephedra altissima) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of High-climbing jointfir?
The closest relatives of High-climbing jointfir in the genus Ephedra include American Ephedra, Arizona Joint-fir, California Ephedra, Clipweed, Vine Ephedra.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Ephedra — 16 Species

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American Ephedra
Ephedra trifurca
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Arizona Joint-fir
Ephedra fasciculata
LC 🐾
California Ephedra
Ephedra californica
LC 🐾
Clipweed
Ephedra antisyphilitica
LC 🐾
Vine Ephedra
Ephedra pedunculata
LC
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High-climbing jointfir
Ephedra altissima
LC
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Chinese Ephedra
Ephedra sinica
LC 🐾
Joint Pine
Ephedra fragilis
LC 🐾
Death Valley Mormon Tea
Ephedra funerea
NT 🐾
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 🐾
Sea Grape
Ephedra distachya
NE
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