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Meadow Horsetail

Equisetum pratense

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida (ウラボシ綱)
Order
Equisetales (トクサ目)
Family
Equisetaceae
Genus
Equisetum
Species
Equisetum pratense (Meadow Horsetail)

Names in Other Languages

French prêle des prés
German Wiesen-Schachtelhalm

Similar Species in Equisetum

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Branched Horsetail
Equisetum ramosissimum
Least Concern
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Common Field Horsetail
Equisetum arvense
Least Concern
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Common Scouring-Rush
Equisetum hyemale
Near Threatened
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Great Horsetail
Equisetum telmateia
Least Concern
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Horsetail
Equisetum laevigatum
Not Evaluated
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Littoral Horsetail
Equisetum litorale
Not Evaluated
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Marsh Horsetail
Equisetum palustre
Least Concern
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Mottled Scouring-Rush
Equisetum variegatum
Least Concern
View all species in Equisetum →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Meadow Horsetail?
The scientific name of Meadow Horsetail is Equisetum pratense. It belongs to the genus Equisetum.
What is the conservation status of Meadow Horsetail?
Meadow Horsetail (Equisetum pratense) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Meadow Horsetail live?
Meadow Horsetail is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Meadow Horsetail belong to?
Meadow Horsetail (Equisetum pratense) belongs to the genus Equisetum, which is part of the taxonomic family Equisetaceae.
Is Meadow Horsetail endangered?
No, Meadow Horsetail (Equisetum pratense) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Meadow Horsetail belong to?
Meadow Horsetail (Equisetum pratense) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Meadow Horsetail?
The closest relatives of Meadow Horsetail in the genus Equisetum include Branched Horsetail, Common Field Horsetail, Common Scouring-Rush, Great Horsetail, Horsetail.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Equisetum — 14 Species

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Branched Horsetail
Equisetum ramosissimum
LC 🐾
Common Field Horsetail
Equisetum arvense
LC 🐾
Common Scouring-Rush
Equisetum hyemale
NT 🐾
Great Horsetail
Equisetum telmateia
LC 🐾
Horsetail
Equisetum laevigatum
NE 🐾
Littoral Horsetail
Equisetum litorale
NE 🐾
Marsh Horsetail
Equisetum palustre
LC
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Meadow Horsetail
Equisetum pratense
LC
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Mottled Scouring-Rush
Equisetum variegatum
LC 🐾
giant horsetail
Equisetum giganteum
NE 🐾
Pipes
Equisetum fluviatile
LC 🐾
Wood Horsetail
Equisetum sylvaticum
NT 🐾
Ferriss' Horsetail
Equisetum ferrissii
NE 🐾
Delicate Horsetail
Equisetum scirpoides
LC
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