ephedraceae

• Família taxonômica de plantas gimnospermas que inclui as efedras, às vezes classificada dentro da família Gnetaceae.

A taxonomic family of gymnosperms that includes ephedras, sometimes classified within the Gnetaceae family.

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   A taxonomic family of gymnosperm shrubs, often known as ephedras, which in some classifications is included in the Gnetaceae family.

   Família de plantas

   • The Ephedraceae family is native to arid and semiarid regions.
   • Ephedra, the only genus in Ephedraceae, is used in traditional medicine.
   • Botanists have debated whether Ephedraceae should be placed within Gnetaceae.