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Equisetum scirpoides
Equisetum scirpoides Michx.
Dwarf Scouringrush
Equisetaceae (Horsetail Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: EQSC
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N), GL (N), SPM (N)
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Not ApplicableBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: Not a flowering plant. Reproduces by spores contained within sporangia borne on peltate sporophylls.
Distribution
USA: AK , CT , IA , ID , IL , MA , ME , MI , MN , MT , ND , NH , NY , SD , VT , WA , WI , WYCanada: AB , BC , MB , NB , NL , NS , NT , NU , ON , PE , QC , SK , YT
Native Habitat: Forest Edge,Prairie/Meadow/Field,Wet Meadow/Prairie/Field,Riparian,Swamp/Marsh
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade , ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FAC | FAC | FAC | FAC | FAC | FAC |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Equisetum scirpoides in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Equisetum scirpoides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Equisetum scirpoides
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-03-17Research By: TWC Staff