Pachyclada Ephedra (Ephedra pachyclada)

Family: Ephedraceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Ephedra pachyclada is an evergreen Shrub. It is in leaf all year. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). . The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. — Fruit - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Found at elevations above 1800 metres in the Himalayas. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)