common horsetail

Overview

Common Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a tall, slender perennial that is native to North America and Europe. Its tall, hollow, jointed stems are covered with thin green sheaths that make them appear "hairy". The plant can reach up to 3 feet in height and produces cone-like structures on terminal branches in spring. It is noted for its ability to spread rapidly via its tough creeping rhizomes and can form large colonies. Common horsetail can tolerate many soil types but does best in moist conditions. It is a useful plant for erosion control and can help to stabilize areas prone to soil loss.

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