Ephedra (Ephedrales) - PictureThis

Ephedra

Ephedra are primitive seed plants characterized by slender, jointed green stems and tiny scale-like leaves, adapted to arid climates. Their photosynthetic stems, which reduce water loss, allow them to thrive in desert environments. The plants bear cones rather than flowers, a trait that harks back to ancient evolutionary origins.

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Ephedra (Ephedrales)

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