Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
EQUISETUM Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 1061. 1753.
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TYPE: Equisetum arvense Linnaeus Lectotypified by Pichi Sermolli, Webbia 179. 1971, superseding the lectotypification by Britton & Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 1: 39. 1913 (Equisetum fluviatile Linnaeus); see also Farwell, Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 6: 4
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equisetum arvense | Field Horsetail | |||
| Equisetum praealtum | Tall Scouring-rush, River Scouring-rush |
Identification Key
1. Erect stem usually unbranched; leaf sheath ridges not convex; stomata in 1 line
1. Erect stem usually with 2-6 branches per node; leaf sheath ridges convex; stomata in (1)2(3) lines
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||