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Wood Horsetail

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 (ウラボシ綱)

Species

Equisetum sylvaticum (Wood Horsetail)

Names in Other Languages

French prêle des bois

German Waldschachtelhalm

Similar Species in Equisetum

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Branched Horsetail

Equisetum ramosissimum

Least Concern

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Common Field Horsetail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wood Horsetail?

The scientific name of Wood Horsetail is Equisetum sylvaticum. It belongs to the genus Equisetum.

What is the conservation status of Wood Horsetail?

Wood Horsetail (Equisetum sylvaticum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wood Horsetail live?

Wood Horsetail 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 Wood Horsetail belong to?

Wood Horsetail (Equisetum sylvaticum) belongs to the genus Equisetum, which is part of the taxonomic family Equisetaceae.

What kingdom does Wood Horsetail belong to?

Wood Horsetail (Equisetum sylvaticum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Wood Horsetail?

The closest relatives of Wood Horsetail in the genus Equisetum include Branched Horsetail, Common Field Horsetail, Common Scouring-Rush, Great Horsetail, Horsetail.