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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 arvense L.
Common Name(s): Field Horsetail, Common Horsetail, Meadow Horsetail
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:


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ID: Hrb-EQUAR-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): vegetative
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ID: Hrb-EQUAR-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): stem
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ID: Hrb-EQUAR-003
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): leaf, vegetative
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ID: Hrb-EQUAR-004
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): vegetative