Ephedra intermedia
 Ephedra intermedia with the Chinese common name of Zhong Ma Huang is a species of Ephedra that is native to Southwest Asia the Middle East Central Asia and South Asia. DescriptionEphedra intermedia is found in deserts grasslands floodlands and river valleys slopes and cliffs and sandy beaches. It grows at elevations of 100–4600 metres (330–15090 ft) in rocky or sandy dry habitats.The plant grows to 1 metre (3.3 ft) tall.