Canutillo, Tepopote, Long-Leaved Joint-Fir

• Scientific Name: Ephedra Trifurca
• Common Name: Canutillo, Tepopote, Long-Leaved Joint-Fir
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, J. Malusa, and T.R. Van Devender. 2013. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona: Part 3. Ferns, lycopods, and gymnosperms. Phytoneuron 2013-37, 1-46
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/37PhytoN-SEArizPt3.pdf#page=42
• Habitat: Sand dunes
• Life Form: Shrub, medium
• Leaf Description: Whorled simple leaves
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Flowering Period: Feb. to Mar.
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Ephedraceae (ephedra family)