8,603 observationsLeast Concern
Green Ephedra
Ephedra viridis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Gnetopsida βΊOrder: Ephedrales βΊFamily: Ephedraceae βΊGenus: Ephedra
About
Ephedra viridis, known by the common names green Mormon tea, green ephedra, and Indian tea, is a species of Ephedra. It is indigenous to the Western United States, where it is a member of varied scrub, woodland, desert, and open habitats. It grows at 900β2,300 metres (3,000β7,500Β ft) elevations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Green Ephedra is Ephedra viridis.
- Green Ephedra belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Green Ephedra belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Green Ephedra belongs to the class Gnetopsida.
- Green Ephedra belongs to the order Ephedrales.
- Green Ephedra belongs to the family Ephedraceae.
- Green Ephedra belongs to the genus Ephedra.