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Pingo Pingo
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.