FIRE ECOLOGY
SPECIES: Ephedra nevadensis | Nevada Ephedra 



FIRE ECOLOGY OR ADAPTATIONS : 
Nevada ephedra generally sprouts from the root or crown after fire
damages or destroys aboveground vegetation [27,28,29].  However, under
certain circumstances, regenerative structures may be eliminated by hot
fires [14,32].  Nevada ephedra may also reoccupy disturbed sites through
seed.  Under laboratory conditions, seed has remained viable for up to 5
years [18], and postfire germination of on-site seed is possible.  Small
birds and mammals may transport some seed to burned areas.

Fires may not carry on some Nevada ephedra sites due to insufficient
fuels.  Periods of above normal precipitation can contribute to
increased stand flammability by promoting the growth of annuals [14].


POSTFIRE REGENERATION STRATEGY : 
   Small shrub, adventitious-bud root crown

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