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plant distribution in New Jersey

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Equisetum x litorale Kühlew. ex Rupr.

Synonymsnone
Lower taxanone
Originnative
Growth habitforb/herb
Habitatsandy soil of watersides near the water line, also on rock ledges and scree
RangeDelaware River vicinity in northern New Jersey
Frequencyrare
Ranknot ranked
Statusnone
Wetland statusUS: OBL; Northeastern Region: OBL
Reproductive parts presentsporophylls July to August, if any
CommentsThis plant is a hybrid of Equisetum arvense and E. fluviatile It is usually sterile. To our knowledge, the most recent confirmed sighting of Equisetum x litorale in New Jersey was in 1961.

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