Family: Equisetaceae
common horsetail, field horsetail
[Equisetum arvense f. alpestre L., more...]
Robert W. Freckmann
Matthew L. Wagner
Bell Museum
Etymology: Equisetum: Latin for "horsetail" from equus, "horse," and seta, "bristle"
Plants: perennial fern ally
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial fern ally
Hazardous: Careful, this plant is hazardous!
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 1, Wetland Indicator = FAC Invasive And Exotic Species of North America: Descriptions, management issues, warnings, photos, etc. Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora: by T.S. Cochrane & H.H. Iltis: habitat, distribution infomation / flowering and fruiting times USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Fern & Fern Allies: Photos, descriptions, information Purple Sage - Ethnobotanical Information: Detailed usage, preparation, and other helpful information Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Matthew L. Wagner
Josh Sulman
Christopher Noll
Josh Sulman
Michael Clayton
Robert W. Freckmann
Christopher Noll
Christopher Noll
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration
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