Joint firs (Ephedra), which superficially resemble horsetails,
A) are somewhat shrubby inhabitants of drier regions.
B) are confined to temperate deserts in southwestern Africa.
C) have photosynthetic leaves.
D) are in the same division as cycads.
E) produce male and female reproductive structures in the same strobili.

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Joint firs (Ephedra) are known for being somewhat shrubby and thriving in dry regions, distinguishing them from other plant types mentioned. They do not have photosynthetic leaves but rather photosynthetic stems, are not confined to southwestern Africa, are not in the same division as cycads, and produce male and female reproductive structures in separate strobili.

Joint Firs (Ephedra), Which Superficially Resemble Horsetails