close up of leaf of curled italian parsley

Joint Fir

Ephedra equisitina

Ephedraceae

Growth Habit

Shrub

Description

This is an upright joint fir to nearly 5' with blue-green jointed stems. This is one of the largest ephedras in height and in the thickness of the stem.

Source of plant

Hortus Botanicus Academie Scientiarum

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

medicinal/pharmaceutical, notable texture