Ephedra tweediana (Climbing Bush, Horsetail)

Ephedra tweediana, commonly known as Climbing Bush or Horsetail, is a unique species of evergreen shrub that belongs to the Ephedraceae family. Native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, Tramontana is a cultivar of Ephedra tweediana, widely known for its distinctive climbing habit. It features thin, jointed stems with reduced, scale-like leaves and cone-shaped structures. This drought-tolerant plant has been used medicinally and is known for its stimulant properties.