This feathery-looking plant found in riparian and wetland areas is field horsetail (Equisetum arvense), in the Horsetail Family (Equisetaceae). It's a perennial with a rhizomatous stem. It has a number of medicinal properties, but care must be taken to identify it properly because other Equisetums are toxic.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Field Horsetail-Equisetum arvense
This feathery-looking plant found in riparian and wetland areas is field horsetail (Equisetum arvense), in the Horsetail Family (Equisetaceae). It's a perennial with a rhizomatous stem. It has a number of medicinal properties, but care must be taken to identify it properly because other Equisetums are toxic.
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