Family: Equisetaceae
smooth horsetail, smooth scouring rush
[Equisetum funstonii A.A.Eaton, more...]
Christopher Noll
Michael Clayton
Bell Museum
Etymology: Equisetum: Latin for "horsetail" from equus, "horse," and seta, "bristle"
Plants: perennial fern ally
Habitat: open fields and shore
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial fern ally
Habitat: open fields and shore
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 2, Wetland Indicator = FACW 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
Michael Clayton
Christopher Noll
Robert R. Kowal
