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Common Name: Nevada Ephedra
Scientific Name: Ephedra nevadensis
Native / Introduced: Native
Main Uses:
~Winter forage
~Wildlife habitat restoration
~Revegetation of disturbed areas
Height: 2 1/2 - 5 feet
Colors: Green
Flowering Season: April to June
Elevation: 1,000 - 5,000 feet
Soil Types: Coarse to medium textured soils
Tolerances:
~Salt and alkali
~Drought
Sun or Shade: Full sun preferred
Minimum Precipitation: 5 – 7 inches
Lifecycle: Perennial
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 20,000 seeds
Optimal Planting Season: Fall
Planting Depth: ½ inch deep
Stratification Requirements: None
Category: Shrub
 
Description:
Nevada Ephedra, also known as Gray Ephedra, is an evergreen shrub that can be found sporadically in arid and semi-arid regions of California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. It typically grows on coarse to medium textured soils, often found on flats, dry washes, and rocky slopes. This shrub exhibits good tolerance to salt and alkali conditions.
 
Nevada Ephedra serves as a valuable source of winter forage for browsing animals and provides habitat for various wildlife species. It is particularly useful for wildlife habitat improvement initiatives and the revegetation of disturbed areas. By incorporating Nevada Ephedra, these areas can be restored and enhanced to support the local ecosystem and its inhabitants.
 
Resources:
NRCS Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=EPNE
NRCS Planting Guide: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/cs_epne.pdf
 
Photo Credit: James John and Steve Hurst