Which ephedra is this?

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    lasha tskvitinidze New Member

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    Hello maybe someone knows which strain of Ephedra is on pictures? I apologize for the poor quality. This variety is very common in Georgia (country). Unfortunately was not able to find any information about the strain. I Here grows Ephedra equisetina as well, Which is ruined everywhere, many people know how to use it, but no one uses this specie. I find it kind of Ephedra fragilis but want to be sure, To find out which alkaloids it contains. Thank you in advance.
     

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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    These look more like pea family flowers (Fabaceae), so some sort of broom.
     
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    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    This looks a lot like the Spartium junceum that grow here at the Garden.
     
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    wcutler Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout 10 Years

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    No chance. Those fruits at your link are pea family fruits - note the word Fabaceae in the URL of your link. Here are images of Ephedra fruits (actually cones), in the Ephedraceae family.
    ephedra fruits - Google Search

    I'm a little confused about the actual ID when you say that your plant is more similar to the Spartium but then you say the fruits are like the Cytisus.
     

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