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Friday, June 11, 2010

Smooth horsetail-Equisetum laevigatum

Today we're going to introduce a plant from a new family, the Horsetail Family (Equisetaceae). There are three species in this area, and all grow near riparian or wetland areas. This one is smooth horsetail (Equisetum laevigatum), also known as smooth scouring rush. It's perennial and found throughout much of North America.

For more information about smooth horsetail, click here.

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