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Equisetum x mackaii (Newman) Brichan

Family: Equisetaceae

MacKay's horsetail

[Equisetum hyemale subsp. trachyodon L., more]

Michael A. Rosenthal

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

Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 3, Wetland Indicator = FACW+ USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos

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Equisetum x mackaii (Newman) Brichan Family: Equisetaceae MacKay's horsetail [Equisetum hyemale subsp. trachyodon L., more] Michael A. Rosenthal Traits Links Etymology: Equisetum: Latin for "horsetail" from equus, "horse," and seta, "bristle" Plants: perennial fern ally Habitat: shores and sands Conservation Status: Native Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 3, Wetland Indicator = FACW+ USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Open Interactive Map Click to Display 1 Total Images View Genus View Specimen Records
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