Plants > Gnetophytes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mormon TeaScientific Name: Ephedra viridisCategory: PlantsSubcategory: GnetophytesSize: Height 0.5 to 1.5 m (1.6 to 4.9 ft); dense broom-like erect woody shrubWeight: Hardy drought-resistant woody desert shrubLifespan: 50 to 100+ yearsDiet:...
Plants > Gnetophytes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: WelwitschiaScientific Name: Welwitschia mirabilisCategory: PlantsSubcategory: GnetophytesSize: Foliage spread: 6–13 ft (1.8–4.0 m) across; Stem height: 1.0–2.0 ft (30–60 cm); Taproot depth: up to 10 ft (3 m)Weight: Mature biomass can reach...
