Seed Availability

Seeds are not available for the Pingo Pingo. Please visit our seed store to view current selections.

Description

Shrubby, ground-dwelling plant with needle-like leaves to 2-5ft.

Hardiness

Hardy to well below freezing.

Growing Environment

Will survive a wide temperature range and freezes. Will tolerate droughts.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

The fruits can be eaten raw. The stems contain trace amounts of ephedrine and are sometime used medicinally. The stems are also edible.

Native Range

Native to the Andes Mountains.

Related Species

Ephedraceae
	Ephedra andina Pingo Pingo		Ephedra distachya Ephedra