Ephedraceae Ephedra californica S. Wats.
California Jointfir
Kawaiisu - Food, Beverage
Use documented by:
Zigmond, Maurice L., 1981, Kawaiisu Ethnobotany, Salt Lake City. University of Utah Press, page 27
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Ephedra californica S. Wats.
Scientific name: Ephedra californica S. Wats.
USDA symbol: EPCA2 (
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Common names: California Jointfir
Family: Ephedraceae
Family (APG): Ephedraceae
Native American Tribe: Kawaiisu
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Stems used to make tea.
RECRD: 4210 id: 13120