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Riesen-Schachtelhalm

Equisetum telmateia

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish canutillos
French Grande Prêle
German Riesen-Schachtelhalm

Similar Species in Equisetum

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Acker-Schachtelhalm
Equisetum arvense
Least Concern
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Bunter Schachtelhalm
Equisetum variegatum
Least Concern
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Sumpf-Schachtelhalm
Equisetum palustre
Least Concern
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Teich-Schachtelhalm
Equisetum fluviatile
Least Concern
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Überwinternder Schachtelhalm
Equisetum hyemale
Near Threatened
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Ufer-Schachtelhalm
Equisetum litorale
Not Evaluated
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Waldschachtelhalm
Equisetum sylvaticum
Near Threatened
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Wiesen-Schachtelhalm
Equisetum pratense
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Riesen-Schachtelhalm?
The scientific name of Riesen-Schachtelhalm is Equisetum telmateia. It belongs to the genus Equisetum.
What is the conservation status of Riesen-Schachtelhalm?
Riesen-Schachtelhalm (Equisetum telmateia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Riesen-Schachtelhalm live?
Riesen-Schachtelhalm is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.
What family does Riesen-Schachtelhalm belong to?
Riesen-Schachtelhalm (Equisetum telmateia) belongs to the genus Equisetum, which is part of the taxonomic family Equisetaceae.
Is Riesen-Schachtelhalm endangered?
No, Riesen-Schachtelhalm (Equisetum telmateia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Riesen-Schachtelhalm belong to?
Riesen-Schachtelhalm (Equisetum telmateia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Riesen-Schachtelhalm?
The closest relatives of Riesen-Schachtelhalm in the genus Equisetum include Acker-Schachtelhalm, Bunter Schachtelhalm, Sumpf-Schachtelhalm, Teich-Schachtelhalm, Überwinternder Schachtelhalm.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Equisetum — 14 Species

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Acker-Schachtelhalm
Equisetum arvense
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Bunter Schachtelhalm
Equisetum variegatum
LC
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Riesen-Schachtelhalm
Equisetum telmateia
LC
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Sumpf-Schachtelhalm
Equisetum palustre
LC 🐾
Teich-Schachtelhalm
Equisetum fluviatile
LC 🐾
Überwinternder Schachtelhalm
Equisetum hyemale
NT 🐾
Ufer-Schachtelhalm
Equisetum litorale
NE 🐾
Waldschachtelhalm
Equisetum sylvaticum
NT 🐾
Wiesen-Schachtelhalm
Equisetum pratense
LC 🐾
Žstiger Schachtelhalm
Equisetum ramosissimum
LC 🐾
giant horsetail
Equisetum giganteum
NE 🐾
Horsetail
Equisetum laevigatum
NE 🐾
Ferriss' Horsetail
Equisetum ferrissii
NE 🐾
Delicate Horsetail
Equisetum scirpoides
LC
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