joint pine en · NOUN
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A leafless shrub with needle-like branches, Ephedra fragilis, native to southern Europe and northern Africa and used medicinally due to its ephedrine content.
- (uncountable, usually) A related plant, Ephedra distachya
- (uncountable, usually) Any plant in the genus Ephedra.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| joint pines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
ephedra (plant in genus Ephedra) · jointfir (plant in genus Ephedra)