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Equisetaceae

W/C = Wild Collected
Equisetum diffusum D. Don

  • Query IPNI
  • 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: 2309 - Equisetums - 3x8 StarSteel
  • Qty: 2 confirmed on 08-21-2007
Classification:

  • Division: Ferns
  • Class: Equisetopsida
  • SubClass:
  • Order: Equisetales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Equisetaceae
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References:

Wonderful World of Equisetum - last visited 8 OCT 2002

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