Ephedraceae Ephedra fasciculata A. Nels.

Arizona Jointfir

Pima - Food, Beverage

Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1949, By the Prophet of the Earth, Sante Fe. San Vicente Foundation, page 76

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Scientific name: Ephedra fasciculata A. Nels.
USDA symbol: EPFA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Arizona Jointfir
Family: Ephedraceae
Family (APG): Ephedraceae
Native American Tribe: Pima
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Beverage
Notes: Ends of branches boiled and made into a beverage.

RECRD: 44877 id: 13126