Ephedraceae

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Ephedraceae

Description Ephedraceae, also known as the jointfir family, is a small family of gymnosperms that includes only one genus, Ephedra. This family is widely distributed across dry regions of the world, including deserts and steppes. Ephedra plants are unique in that they have jointed stems with small scale-like leaves that are often reduced to spines. The plants are dioecious, meaning…