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Equisetum diffusum D. Don
- Common Name: Himalayan Horsetail
- Family: Equisetaceae Rich. ex DC
- Country of Origin: Himalaya mountains from Simla (India) to Tibet
- Habitat: Open but shady, wet places; stream sides, mossy falls, wet meadows
- Description: This species, endemic in the Himalayas, is unlike all but E. bogotense in that the stems are seen above ground all year round.
- Culture: May survive light freezes but best cultured in cool greenhouse.
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Accession Data:- Accession # 200202441
- Source: Chad Husby - FIU
- Accession Date: 10-04-2002
- Bench: 2316 - Equisetum
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 09-30-2011
Classification:- Division: Ferns
- Class: Equisetopsida
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- Order: Equisetales
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- Family: Equisetaceae
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References: Wonderful World of Equisetum - last visited 8 OCT 2002
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