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Prêle des marais

Equisetum palustre

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French Prêle des marais
German Sumpf-Schachtelhalm

Similar Species in Equisetum

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Grande Prêle
Equisetum telmateia
Least Concern
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prêle de Ferriss
Equisetum ferrissii
Not Evaluated
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prêle de littoral
Equisetum litorale
Not Evaluated
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prêle des bois
Equisetum sylvaticum
Near Threatened
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Prêle des champs
Equisetum arvense
Least Concern
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prêle des prés
Equisetum pratense
Least Concern
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Prêle des rivières
Equisetum fluviatile
Least Concern
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Prêle d'hiver
Equisetum hyemale
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Prêle des marais?
The scientific name of Prêle des marais is Equisetum palustre. It belongs to the genus Equisetum.
What is the conservation status of Prêle des marais?
Prêle des marais (Equisetum palustre) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Prêle des marais live?
Prêle des marais is found in Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Prêle des marais belong to?
Prêle des marais (Equisetum palustre) belongs to the genus Equisetum, which is part of the taxonomic family Equisetaceae.
Is Prêle des marais endangered?
No, Prêle des marais (Equisetum palustre) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Prêle des marais belong to?
Prêle des marais (Equisetum palustre) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of Prêle des marais?
The closest relatives of Prêle des marais in the genus Equisetum include Grande Prêle, prêle de Ferriss, prêle de littoral, prêle des bois, Prêle des champs.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Equisetum — 14 Species

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Grande Prêle
Equisetum telmateia
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prêle de Ferriss
Equisetum ferrissii
NE 🐾
prêle de littoral
Equisetum litorale
NE 🐾
prêle des bois
Equisetum sylvaticum
NT 🐾
Prêle des champs
Equisetum arvense
LC
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Prêle des marais
Equisetum palustre
LC
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prêle des prés
Equisetum pratense
LC 🐾
Prêle des rivières
Equisetum fluviatile
LC 🐾
Prêle d'hiver
Equisetum hyemale
NT 🐾
Prêle faux scirpe
Equisetum scirpoides
LC 🐾
prêle lisse
Equisetum laevigatum
NE 🐾
prêle panachée
Equisetum variegatum
LC 🐾
Prêle ramifiée
Equisetum ramosissimum
LC 🐾
giant horsetail
Equisetum giganteum
NE
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