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Equisetum fluviatile L.

Water Horsetail

Synonyms
  • Equisetum fluviatile L. var. limosum (L.) Gilbert
  • Equisetum limosum L.
Lower taxanone
Originnative
Growth habitforb/herb
Habitatquiet, shallow waters of swamps and wet watersides, usually in neutral soils
Rangemostly in northern New Jersey and along the Delaware Valley, but at scattered locations elsewhere in the state
Frequencyinfrequent
RankG5 NNR S4
Statusnone
Wetland statusUS: OBL; Northeastern Region: OBL
Reproductive parts presentsporophylls mid May to June, rarely to August
CommentsThe stems may or may not have short branches.

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