equisetumequisetum
genusgenusAncient plants with distinctive jointed stems and whorls of scale-like leaves that create a striking architectural appearance. These prehistoric survivors have a unique branching pattern that gives them a distinctive bottle-brush or bamboo-like appearance.
Etymology
The name 'Equisetum' comes from the Latin 'equus' meaning 'horse' and 'seta' meaning 'bristle' or 'hair', referring to the fine branches that resemble a horse's tail.
Interesting fact!
These living fossils have remained virtually unchanged for over 300 million years and were among the dominant plants during the time of the dinosaurs, growing to the size of modern trees.
All species of Equisetum
equisetumScirpoides
Dwarf horsetail, Rush horsetail, Miniature horsetail.
equisetumArvense
Field horsetail, Common horsetail, Mare's tail.
equisetumDiffusum
Diffuse horsetail, Feathery horsetail, Fine-leaved horsetail.
equisetumHyemale
Rough horsetail, Scouring rush, Dutch rush.
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