Details of genus: Ephedra [1519]
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Family: Ephedraceae
family_ja: マオウ
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distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of about 40 species of usually dioecious, evergreen shrubs, occasionally climbers, occurring in dry, rocky sites from the Mediterranean to China, and in North and South America. They have green shoots and tiny, scale-like leaves, and are valued for their spherical fruits, which, on female plants, follow the tiny flowers. Grow as ground cover in a shrub border or rock garden. In frost-prone areas, grow tender species in a cold greenhouse or alpine house.
hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed of hardy species in containers in an open frame in autumn; sow seed of tender species at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in spring. Divide in autumn or spring.
pests_en: Trouble free.
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comment_ja: マオウ
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Ephedraceae | マオウ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Ephedraceae | マオウ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Ephedraceae | マオウ科 | Show |