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Ephedraceae Dumortier. Ephedra Family.
A monotypic family, shrubs or clambering vines, of warm temperate, subtropical, and tropical areas of America and Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Ref: Stevenson (1993) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (1993b). Show full citations.
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© Sam Kieschnick, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sam Kieschnick | Ephedra antisyphilitica source | Original Image ⭷
© Chet Burrier, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Chet Burrier | Ephedra pedunculata source | Original Image ⭷Feedback
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