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Family: Equisetaceae   Horsetail Family
A single genus family of non-flowering, reed-like, herbaceous plants.

Genus: Equisetum   Horsetail, Scouring Rush
Genus of 15 to 30 species of rushlike perennial herbs found in moist soils throughout the world excepy Austrailla.

Scientific Name: Equisetum L.
Common Name(s): Horsetail, Scouring Rush
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ID: Hrb-EQUSS-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense, vegetative
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ID: Hrb-EQUSS-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): stem
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ID: Hrb-EQUSS-003
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): stem
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ID: Hrb-EQUSS-004
Source: 35mm slide (illustration)
Credit:
Keyword(s): leaf, mature, stem
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ID: Hrb-EQUSS-005
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): stem
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ID: Hrb-EQUSS-006
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): stem, vegetative