Equisetum

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Equisetum is a genus of vascular plants that reproduce by spores rather than seeds. The genus includes 15 species commonly known as horsetails and scouring rushes.

Description[edit | edit source]

Equisetum species are perennial plants, either evergreen or decidary. They have a very distinctive appearance and are among the easiest plants to recognize. They typically grow in wet areas, with a cosmopolitan distribution.

Taxonomy[edit | edit source]

The genus Equisetum is the only living genus in Equisetaceae, a family of vascular plants that reproduce by spores rather than seeds. The genus has been divided into several subgenera, including Equisetum and Hippochaete.

Uses[edit | edit source]

Equisetum species have been used for various purposes throughout history. They have been used in traditional medicine, as a food source, and for their abrasive qualities.

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