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Equisetaceae: Horsetail

Rush-like plant without a true flower. Reproduces by spores which lack an embryo. Stems jointed with nodes covered by sheaths made up of more or less united thin, dry leaves, otherwise leafless. Spore cases carried on inner surface of shield-shaped scales in a spike-like terminal cones.
Flora of North America: Discussion, key to genera (opens new window)
Flower Formula:   Glossary

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Equisetum
horsetail, scouring rush
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