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Great Horsetail

Equisetum telmateia

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)
Order
Equisetales (Equisetales)
Family
Equisetaceae
Genus
Equisetum
Species
Equisetum telmateia (Great Horsetail)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish canutillos
French Grande Prêle
German Riesen-Schachtelhalm

Similar Species in Equisetum

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cavalinha
Equisetum hyemale
Near Threatened
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Common Field Horsetail
Equisetum arvense
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
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Mottled Scouring-Rush
Equisetum variegatum
Least Concern
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giant horsetail
Equisetum giganteum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Great Horsetail?
The scientific name of Great Horsetail is Equisetum telmateia. It belongs to the genus Equisetum.
What is the conservation status of Great Horsetail?
Great Horsetail (Equisetum telmateia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Great Horsetail live?
Great Horsetail is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.
What family does Great Horsetail belong to?
Great Horsetail (Equisetum telmateia) belongs to the genus Equisetum, which is part of the taxonomic family Equisetaceae.
Is Great Horsetail endangered?
No, Great Horsetail (Equisetum telmateia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Great Horsetail belong to?
Great Horsetail (Equisetum telmateia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Great Horsetail?
The closest relatives of Great Horsetail in the genus Equisetum include cavalinha, Common Field Horsetail, Horsetail, Littoral Horsetail, Marsh Horsetail.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Equisetum — 14 Species

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cavalinha
Equisetum hyemale
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Common Field Horsetail
Equisetum arvense
LC
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Great Horsetail
Equisetum telmateia
LC
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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 🐾
Ferriss' Horsetail
Equisetum ferrissii
NE 🐾
Branched Horsetail
Equisetum ramosissimum
LC 🐾
Delicate Horsetail
Equisetum scirpoides
LC
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