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Ferriss' Horsetail

Equisetum ferrissii

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida (고사리강)
Order
Equisetales (속새목)
Family
Equisetaceae
Genus
Equisetum
Species
Equisetum ferrissii (Ferriss' Horsetail)

Names in Other Languages

French prêle de Ferriss

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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Meadow Horsetail
Equisetum pratense
Least Concern
View all species in Equisetum →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ferriss' Horsetail?
The scientific name of Ferriss' Horsetail is Equisetum ferrissii. It belongs to the genus Equisetum.
Where does Ferriss' Horsetail live?
Ferriss' Horsetail is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.
What family does Ferriss' Horsetail belong to?
Ferriss' Horsetail (Equisetum ferrissii) belongs to the genus Equisetum, which is part of the taxonomic family Equisetaceae.
What kingdom does Ferriss' Horsetail belong to?
Ferriss' Horsetail (Equisetum ferrissii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of Ferriss' Horsetail?
The closest relatives of Ferriss' Horsetail in the genus Equisetum include Branched Horsetail, Common Field Horsetail, Common Scouring-Rush, Great Horsetail, Horsetail.

Native Range — 2 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 🐾
Meadow Horsetail
Equisetum pratense
LC 🐾
Mottled Scouring-Rush
Equisetum variegatum
LC 🐾
giant horsetail
Equisetum giganteum
NE 🐾
Pipes
Equisetum fluviatile
LC 🐾
Wood Horsetail
Equisetum sylvaticum
NT
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Ferriss' Horsetail
Equisetum ferrissii
NE
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Delicate Horsetail
Equisetum scirpoides
LC
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