Division: Arthrophyta

Family: Equisetaceae

Specific Epithet: Equisetum hyemale

Common Name: Horsetail

Ethnobotanical/Economic Uses: This species is also known as Scouring Rush, implying that its tough, wiry stems are used for polishing and scrubbing. This genus is the single living genus of a complex group that thrived during the Coal age more than 300 million years ago.

Cultural Requirements: As an indoor plant, these grow well immersed in water.

Origin: North America, Europe, and Asia

Number of Specimens: 1

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