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Ephedra coryi (Cory's jointfir)
Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Ephedra coryi E.L. Reed

Cory's jointfir, Cory's ephedra

Ephedraceae (Mormon-Tea Family)

USDA Symbol: EPCO2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Breeding System: Flowers Unisexual , Dioecious
Inflorescence: Terminal
Fruit Type: Cone
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Time: Mar , Apr

Distribution

USA: NM , TX
Native Habitat: Sandy, semiarid areas, 15003000.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX

Bibliography

Bibref 995 - Native Landscaping from El Paso to L.A. (2000) Wasowski, S. and A. Wasowski

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Ephedra coryi in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Ephedra coryi in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ephedra coryi

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Record Modified: 2011-08-10
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