Ephedra sinica
Ma-Huang
Description
Ephedra sinica is a shrub native to northern China and Mongolia. This plant is a medicinal plant known for its alkaloids, which are used in traditional Chinese medicine. The plant has small, scale-like leaves and green, jointed stems. The flowers are inconspicuous and produce small, cone-like structures. It is a drought-tolerant plant, and it can survive in harsh conditions. It requires well-drained soil and full sun conditions. It is easy to grow. Propagation is typically done by seed or by division of the rhizomes. The plant's stems are used to make traditional Chinese medicine.
Description
Ephedra sinica is a shrub native to northern China and Mongolia. This plant is a medicinal plant known for its alkaloids, which are used in traditional Chinese medicine. The plant has small, scale-like leaves and green, jointed stems. The flowers are inconspicuous and produce small, cone-like structures. It is a drought-tolerant plant, and it can survive in harsh conditions. It requires well-drained soil and full sun conditions. It is easy to grow. Propagation is typically done by seed or by division of the rhizomes. The plant's stems are used to make traditional Chinese medicine.