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Horsetails, the genus Equisetum. Horsetails, the genus Equisetum, are a very easily recognized group of plants that are commonly found throughout the world. They represent a very small remnant, only a single genus with less that 100 species, of a group that in the Paleozoic was a much more conspicuous component of the earth’s flora.
7 de fev. de 2006 · Horsetails show a form of alternation of generations (a sexual phase alternating with an asexual one), in which each generation is an independent plant. Spores are produced in spore cases borne on stalks which form a fruiting, terminal cone on the fertile stem. The spores germinate, forming plants (prothallia) on which are borne antheridia and ...
The primary requirement for growing a horsetail is abundant water. It will grow in sandy or clayey soil and also in fertile potting soil. It is happy to grow in partial shade or full sun. Horsetail is grown from nursery plants, not from seeds, although rhizome pieces can be transplanted to grow new plants. If you can’t find horsetail in your ...
Common name: Horsetail, mare’s tail (misapplied) Botanical name: Equisetum arvense. Areas affected: Beds, borders, lawns, paths and patios. Main causes: May establish from spores, but usually arrives via rhizomes from neighbouring gardens, or stem fragments in composts or manures. Timing: Seen in spring and summer; treat in late summer.
Horsetail. Horsetail ( Equisetum arvense) is an herbal remedy that dates back to ancient Roman and Greek times. It was used traditionally to stop bleeding, heal ulcers and wounds, and treat tuberculosis and kidney problems. The name Equisetum is derived from the Latin roots equus, meaning "horse," and seta, meaning "bristle."
Open ground including fields, roadsides, and lawns, stream banks, forested swamps. 1×2. Equisetum arvense × Equisetum fluviatile → Equisetum ×litorale Kuhlewein ex Rupr. is a frequent horsetail hybrid known from CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT. It occurs mainly on shorelines, in ditches, and in other low areas.
13 de jan. de 2023 · Horsetails. Scotland's largest horsetail species grows up to 2m tall, while the Isle of Skye is particularly notable for its horsetail hybrids. Change section. These ancient plants have changed little since they covered much of the land before the age of the dinosaurs. In that period, some horsetails were as tall as our modern trees.
