Equisetum pratense

Characteristics
Equisetum pratense Ehrh.
meadow horsetail
Rich wet-mesic to mesic hardwood forests, edges of forests, and edges of streams. Primarily a plant of calcareous wet-mesic shaded habitats.
Fern
Perennial
Vascular
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Native Threatened-State FACW (NWPL) FACW (NWPL EMP) FACW (NWPL NCNE) S2 (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Ferns
Equisetales
Equisetum pratense Ehrh. - meadow horsetail
Citation
Equisetum pratense Ehrh.
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Plant Photos
Photo By: Kimberly J. Smith. Photo taken: St. Lawrence, NY: 6 July 2011 -
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Photo By: Kimberly J. Smith. Photo taken: St. Lawrence, NY: 6 July 2011 -
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Photo By: Kimberly J. Smith. Photo taken: St. Lawrence, NY: 7 July 2011 -
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Photo By: Stephen M. Young. Photo taken: Clinton, NY: 31 August 2004 -
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