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Equisetum ×dycei
Scientific Name: Equisetum ×dycei
Family: Equisetaceae
Category: Horsetail
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Equisetum × dycei
Equisetum × dycei is a hybrid horsetail resulting from the cross between Equisetum fluviatile (Water Horsetail) and Equisetum palustre (Marsh Horsetail). It is also referred to as Equisetum fluviatile x palustre.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Equisetum × dycei C.N. Page
- Synonym: Equisetum fluviatile x palustre
- Rank: Species hybrid
- Family: Equisetaceae (Horsetail Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
Distribution and Habitat
- Equisetum × dycei has been found in West Scotland, Cards (Wales), and West & Southwest Ireland.
- It is described as intermediate in characteristics between its parent species, Equisetum fluviatile and Equisetum palustre, both of which are common.
Morphological Characteristics
- This perennial hybrid can reach heights of 1 to 1.5 meters.
- Its leaves are simple and arranged in whorls.
Resources and Further Information
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy: Information can be found within the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy.
- Catalogue of Life: Checklists are available via the Catalogue of Life, particularly through the World Ferns: Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World.
- International Plant Names Index (IPNI): Records exist within the International Plant Names Index.
- Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera: Information is also available in the Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera.
- ePIC: Search ePIC for Equisetum fluviatile x palustre = E. x dycei.