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Bunter Schachtelhalm

Equisetum variegatum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French prêle panachée
German Bunter Schachtelhalm

Similar Species in Equisetum

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Acker-Schachtelhalm
Equisetum arvense
Least Concern
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Riesen-Schachtelhalm
Equisetum telmateia
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 Bunter Schachtelhalm?
The scientific name of Bunter Schachtelhalm is Equisetum variegatum. It belongs to the genus Equisetum.
What is the conservation status of Bunter Schachtelhalm?
Bunter Schachtelhalm (Equisetum variegatum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Bunter Schachtelhalm live?
Bunter Schachtelhalm is found in Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Bunter Schachtelhalm belong to?
Bunter Schachtelhalm (Equisetum variegatum) belongs to the genus Equisetum, which is part of the taxonomic family Equisetaceae.
Is Bunter Schachtelhalm endangered?
No, Bunter Schachtelhalm (Equisetum variegatum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Bunter Schachtelhalm belong to?
Bunter Schachtelhalm (Equisetum variegatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Bunter Schachtelhalm?
The closest relatives of Bunter Schachtelhalm in the genus Equisetum include Acker-Schachtelhalm, Riesen-Schachtelhalm, Sumpf-Schachtelhalm, Teich-Schachtelhalm, Überwinternder Schachtelhalm.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Equisetum — 14 Species

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Acker-Schachtelhalm
Equisetum arvense
LC
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Bunter Schachtelhalm
Equisetum variegatum
LC
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Riesen-Schachtelhalm
Equisetum telmateia
LC 🐾
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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