Nevada Ephedra
Ephedra Nevadensis
Plant type: Shrub
Growing Season: Cool
Life Cycle: Perennial
Cover: Low
Soil & Plant Characteristics
Acceptable Soil Types: Sand, Gravel
Acceptable Soil Conditions: Alkaline, Salt
Max Plant Height (in ft): 3
First Bloom: March
Last Bloom: May
Flower Color: Yellow
Location
Minimum Elevation (in ft): 4000
Maximum Elevation (in ft): 6000
Counties: Beaver, Boxelder, Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Emery, Grand, Juab, Millard, Morgan, Sanjuan, Sanpete, Savier, Tooele, Uintah, Washington
Reproduction and Growth
Growth Rate: Moderate
Germination Overall: High
Germination Rate: Slow
Germination Requirements: No information found
Reproduction: Low
Establishment: No information found
Ecological
Best Suited For These Conditions: Fire, Disturbance
Best Suited For These Management Goals: Wildlife habitat, Tortoise habitat, Big Game habitat, Upland Game habitat, Livestock tolerant, Erosion control, Drought resilience
Additional Information
Commerical Availability: Yes