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Cory's jointfir
Scientific Name: Ephedra coryi
Family: Ephedraceae
Category: Gymnosperm
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cory's Jointfir (Ephedra coryi)
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has a "No" rating for safety with cats and dogs.
Considerations for Children
- This plant has a "No" rating for safety with children.
Cory's Jointfir, scientifically known as Ephedra coryi, is a gymnosperm belonging to the genus Ephedra. It is also commonly referred to as Cory's ephedra, Navajo Mormon tea, joint-pine, jointfir, Mormon-tea, or Brigham tea.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ephedra coryi E.L. Reed
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms and Common Names:
- Cory's ephedra (English)
- Cory's joint-fir (English)
- Navajo Mormon tea (English)
Distribution and Habitat
- Ephedra coryi is found in the United States. Specifically in South East New Mexico, and West Texas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Ephedra coryi is described as a dioecious rhizomatous shrub.
- It forms erect clumps and can reach up to 1.5 meters (approximately 4 feet) in height.
- The bark is red-brown.
- It has a slow growth rate.
- It prefers full sun and low to medium water use.