Mormon Tea, Boundary Ephedra, Tepopote, Canutillo

• Scientific Name: Ephedra Aspera Engelmann Ex S. Watson
• Common Name: Mormon Tea, Boundary Ephedra, Tepopote, Canutillo
• 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=39
• Habitat: Bajadas, washes
• Life Form: Shrub, low
• Leaf Description: Opposite simple
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Flowering Period: Spring
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Common
• Family: Ephedraceae (ephedra family)