Mormon Tea, Green Mormon Tea, Green Ephedra, Mountain Joint Fir, Brigham Tea Ephedra viridis

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Botanical Name:

Ephedra viridis

Family:

Ephedraceae

Genus:

Ephedra

Species:

viridis

Common Name:

Mormon Tea, Green Mormon Tea, Green Ephedra, Mountain Joint Fir, Brigham Tea

Seeds Per Pound:
24,700
Quantity:
5.59 lb
Germination:
95%
Germination Test Type:
TZ
Purity:
99%
Height:
4 feet
Collection Locale:
Utah
Crop Year:
2024
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
7
In Stock: 5.59 lb
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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* Ephedra viridis is a species of Ephedra known by the common names green ephedra and green Mormon tea . It is native to the western United States, where it is a member of varied scrub, woodland, and open habitats. This shrub is made up of many erect bright green twigs. more...
* A perennial shrub that is drought resistant found in the American SW,
* Used in seed mixes to re vegetate ranges in mountain shrub areas
* Evergreen shrub with jointed stems of thick dark green used as ornamental , rock gardens more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov
Medicinal Comments:

This shrub grows branches that are boiled to make a tea. The tannins in the tea have a drying ( astringent) property that can reduce the body secretions. A popular remedy for colds, as well as other medicinal properties. The stems of most members of this genus contain the alkaloid ephedrine and are valuable in the treatment of asthma and many other complaints of the respiratory system. The responsibility for using plants medicinally is yours. We cannot assume any liability for any detrimental influences.

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