Wildflowers abound around Reno, Nevada. Desert wildflowers begin blooming in April. Lake Tahoe and Sierra Nevada wildflowers bloom as the snow melts and the weather warms. Look for Lake Tahoe and Sierra Nevada wildflowers to peak in July and August.
Northern Nevada Wildflowers: Ephedra
Ephedra was used by Native Americans and Mormon pioneers for medicinal purposes.
Ephedra in bloom. This ancient desert plant is also known as Mormon tea.
Photo © Stan White
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