Ephedraceae Ephedra nevadensis S. Wats.
Nevada Jointfir
Papago - Food, Beverage
Use documented by:
Castetter, Edward F. and Ruth M. Underhill, 1935, Ethnobiological Studies in the American Southwest II. The Ethnobiology of the Papago Indians, University of New Mexico Bulletin 4(3):1-84, page 27
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Ephedra nevadensis S. Wats.
Scientific name: Ephedra nevadensis S. Wats.
USDA symbol: EPNE (
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Common names: Nevada Jointfir
Family: Ephedraceae
Family (APG): Ephedraceae
Native American Tribe: Papago
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Seeds steeped and used as tea-like drinks for refreshment.
RECRD: 43541 id: 13144