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prêle des bois

Equisetum sylvaticum

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Polypodiopsida (Filicopsida)

Order

Equisetales (Equisetales)

Species

Equisetum sylvaticum (prêle des bois)

Names in Other Languages

French prêle des bois

German Waldschachtelhalm

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of prêle des bois?

The scientific name of prêle des bois is Equisetum sylvaticum. It belongs to the genus Equisetum.

What is the conservation status of prêle des bois?

prêle des bois (Equisetum sylvaticum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does prêle des bois live?

prêle des bois is found in Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does prêle des bois belong to?

prêle des bois (Equisetum sylvaticum) belongs to the genus Equisetum, which is part of the taxonomic family Equisetaceae.

What kingdom does prêle des bois belong to?

prêle des bois (Equisetum sylvaticum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of prêle des bois?

The closest relatives of prêle des bois in the genus Equisetum include Grande Prêle, prêle de Ferriss, prêle de littoral, Prêle des champs, Prêle des marais.