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| Ephedra andina (E. americana andina) |
White fruited ephedra having a mild, sweet flavor.
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.