Equisetum (/ ˌɛkwɪˈsiːtəm /; horsetail) is the only living genus in Equisetaceae, a family of vascular plants that reproduce by spores rather than seeds. [2]

Equisetum arvense has a long history of cultural use with Native Americans and ancient Roman and Chinese physicians using it to treat a variety of ailments. It is still of interest today as an herbal …

Equisetum hyemale, commonly called scouring rush or rough horsetail, is a non-flowering, rush-like, rhizomatous, evergreen perennial which typically grows 3-5’ tall and is native to large portions of …

Jun 13, 2025 · Horsetail (Equisetum hyemale) is a beautiful bamboo-like plant that's ideal for water gardens or nearby ponds and lakes. Learn to grow it with this guide.

Common horsetail is an herbaceous, non-flowering perennial in the Equisetaceae (horsetail) family. It is native to temperate regions in the Northern Hemisphere and throughout the arctic.

Horsetails are members of the genus Equisetum, the only genus in the family Equisetaceae. There are 15 species of equisetum found worldwide; field horsetail (Equisetum arvense) and scouring rush …

Oct 8, 2024 · Equisetum, commonly known as horsetail, is the only surviving genus in the family Equisetaceae, consisting of about 15 species globally. In the United States, particularly in Iowa, two …

Medicine The plant contains several substances that can be used medicinally. It is rich in silicon (10%), potassium, calcium, manganese, magnesium and phosphorus, phytosterols, dietary fiber, vitamins A, …

Apr 11, 2025 · Equisetum is a group of plants categorized as a fern that are often found in wet places. It superficially blends into the “grass-like” background of a wetland around rivers or marshes. This …

Common Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) differs from other horsetails (Equisetum spp.) by its brown fertile shoots, which lack chlorophyll. Other horsetails in Illinois produce green fertile shoots that are …