Green Ephedra
NameGreen Ephedra
Species NameEphedra viridis
Common NameGreen Ephedra, Mormon Tea, Jointfir
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)30
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresslender stems, jointed, green photosynthetic stems
Foliage Typescale-like leaves (reduced), photosynthetic stems
Height (cm)75
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesAdaptation to arid environments, medicinal uses, unique jointed green stems.
Description
This specimen of Green Ephedra displays numerous slender, jointed green stems, characteristic of the species. Small, brown, cone-like structures are visible along the stems, indicating reproductive activity. The plant thrives in an arid environment under a clear sky with scattered clouds.
