In particular, regional fires do sometimes occur but is not a common event due to the lack of foliage that would serve as fuel.

The plants ability to re-establish from such an occurrence is directly related to length of burning season and fire severity.

[8] One study analyzed the reproductive ecology of various structures related to methods for seed dispersal across multiple ephedra species.

[12] Ephedra Nevadensis lacks the usual biological benefits of a biotic relationship compared to other native species of plants.

Animals that would otherwise benefit from such relationship gleaning nutritional foliage such as leaves, or the nectar of flowering buds would be more inclined to stray away from this species of Ephedra in instances of survival.

Results produced that Ephedra could be used as a grazing alternative but cannot be determined as exceptional in terms of nutrition or toxicity.

Currently, its biggest use is as forage for sheep and cattle (it is not as good for horses), and for habitat restoration.

[16] Typically the stems are harvested for their beneficial health effects which include helping combat fluid build up and purifying blood.

It can be used to treat gonorrhea, early stages of syphilis, topical sores, kidney issues and symptoms associated with respiratory problems.