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Equisetum pratense Ehrh.

Family: Equisetaceae

meadow horsetail

[Equisetum pratense f. nanum Ehrh.]

Robert W. Freckmann

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Etymology: Equisetum: Latin for "horsetail" from equus, "horse," and seta, "bristle"
Plants: perennial fern ally
Habitat: moist woodlands
Conservation Status: Native

Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 9, Wetland Indicator = FACW USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Fern & Fern Allies: Photos, descriptions, information Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"

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Equisetum pratense Ehrh. Family: Equisetaceae meadow horsetail [Equisetum pratense f. nanum Ehrh.] Robert W. Freckmann Traits Links Etymology: Equisetum: Latin for "horsetail" from equus, "horse," and seta, "bristle" Plants: perennial fern ally Habitat: moist woodlands Conservation Status: Native Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 9, Wetland Indicator = FACW USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Fern & Fern Allies: Photos, descriptions, information Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada" Open Interactive Map Kurt Stüber Click to Display 2 Total Images View Genus View Specimen Records
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