Accepted Symbol
EPNE
Symbol
EPNE
Scientific Name
Ephedra Nevadensis
Common Name
Nevada Jointfir
Category
Gymnosperm
Genus
Ephedra
Family
Ephedraceae
Family Symbol
EPHEDR
Family Common Name
Mormon-tea Family
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Ecology and Taxonomy Data
Orders
Liliales
Subclass
Liliidae
Class
Liliopsida
Division
Magnoliophyta
Superdivision
Spermatophyta
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Kingdom
Plantae
Itis Tsn
42750
Duration
Perennial
Growth Habit
Forb/herb
Native Status
L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N)
Morphology/Physiology
Active Growth Period
Spring and Summer
After Harvest Regrowth Rate
Moderate
Bloat
None
C N Ratio
High
Coppice Potential
No
Fall Conspicuous
No
Fire Resistance
Yes
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Conspicuous
Yes
Foliage Color
Green
Foliage Porosity Summer
Porous
Foliage Porosity Winter
Porous
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Conspicuous
Yes
Growth Form
Multiple Stem
Growth Rate
Moderate
Height At Base Age
3
Maximum Feet
3.0
Height
No
Mature Feet
Yes
Known Allelopath
Short
Leaf Retention
No
Lifespan
None
Low Growing Grass
No
Nitrogen Fixation
Erect
Resprout Ability
None
Growth Data
Adapted To Coarse Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Medium Textured Soils
Yes
Adapted To Fine Textured Soils
No
Anaerobic Tolerance
None
Caco3 Tolerance
High
Cold Stratification Required
No
Drought Tolerance
None
Fertility Requirement
Low
Fire Tolerance
None
Frost Free Days
150
Hedge Tolerance
High
Moisture Use
Low
Ph Minimum
7.0
Ph Maximum
8.5
Planting Density Per Acre
1200
Maximum
2700
Precipitation Minimum
7
Precipitation Maximum
15
Root Depth
6
Minimum Inches
Medium
Salinity Tolerance
Intolerant
Shade Tolerance
-13
Reproduction Data
Bloom Period
Spring
Commercial Availability
Field Collections Only
Fruit Seed Abundance
Medium
Fruit Seed Period Begin
Summer
Fruit Seed Period End
Fall
Fruit Seed Persistence
Yes
Propogated By Bare Root
Yes
Propogated By Bulbs
No
Propogated By Container
Yes
Propogated By Corms
No
Propogated By Cuttings
Yes
Propogated By Seed
Yes
Propogated By Sod
No
Propogated By Sprigs
No
Propogated By Tubers
No
Seeds Per Pound
19000
Seed Spread Rate
Moderate
Seedling Vigor
Low
Small Grain
No
Vegetative Spread Rate
Slow
Sustainibility Data
Berry Nut Seed Product
No
Christmas Tree Product
No
Fodder Product
No
Lumber Product
No
Naval Store Product
No
Nursery Stock Product
No
Palatable Browse Animal
High
Palatable Graze Animal
Low
Palatable Human
Yes
Post Product
No
Protein Potential
Low
Pulpwood Product
No
Veneer Product
No
