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Equisetum ×litorale

Scientific Name: Equisetum ×litorale

Family: Equisetaceae

Category: Horsetail

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Shore Horsetail (Equisetum litorale)

Equisetum litorale, commonly known as Shore Horsetail, is a hybrid plant with characteristics inherited from its parent species. This plant is found in various habitats and has some interesting botanical features.

Considerations for Pets

  • The stems have prominent ridges that are easily felt.
  • It can be found in wet habitats.

Considerations for Children

  • The stems have prominent ridges that are easily felt.
  • It can be found in wet habitats.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Equisetum litorale Khlewein ex Rupr. (pro sp.)
  • Synonyms:
    • Equisetum X litorale Khlew. ex Rupr. (pro sp.)
    • Equisetum arvense x fluviatile
    • Equisetum arvense X E. palustre.
  • Common Names: Shore Horsetail, littoral horsetail, Prle littorale, Bastaardpaardenstaart, Ufer-Schachtelhalm.
  • Family: Equisetaceae
  • Order: Equisetales DC. ex Bercht. &amp J. Presl
  • Kingdom: Plantae

Distribution and Habitat

  • Equisetum litorale is found in a wide range of habitats, including open woodland and scrub.
  • It has been recorded in Canada, specifically Labrador and Newfoundland.
  • It occurs in Europe, including Ireland.
  • It is a hybrid that grows in very wet conditions.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is described as a vigorous, deciduous herb.
  • The stem diameter is approximately 3-7 mm.
  • Aerial stems are monomorphic and green.
  • Stems can be branched or occasionally unbranched.
  • Cone-bearing stems are green, branched, and have prominent ridges.

Ecology

  • Equisetum litorale is a hybrid of Equisetum arvense and Equisetum fluviatile or Equisetum palustre (depending on the region).

Quirky Facts

  • The name "Equisetum" comes from the Latin words "equus" (horse) and "seta" (bristle), referring to the plant's resemblance to a horse's tail.

Further Information

  • Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Equisetum litorale.
  • The Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera (IRMNG) includes information on Equisetum litorale.
  • Database of Vascular Plants of Canada (VASCAN).