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1. (n.) ephedra
any desert gymnosperm plant of the genus Ephedra, of the family Gnetaceae, with leaves reduced to scales at stem joints.
Etymology: (1890–1900; < NL (Linnaeus) < Gk ephédra the horsetail plant, lit., sitting (upon a place))
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1. (noun) ephedra, joint fir
jointed and nearly leafless desert shrub having reduced scalelike leaves and reddish fleshy seeds
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1. EPHEDRA
A plant genus of the family Ephedraceae, order Ephedrales, class Gnetopsida, division Gnetophyta.
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