Horsetails

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Equisetaceae

Description Equisetaceae, commonly known as horsetails, are a family of vascular plants that have been around for over 400 million years. They are the only living genus of the class Equisetopsida, which was once a dominant species in the Paleozoic era. Today, horsetails are found worldwide, with most species growing in moist environments such as marshes, wetlands, and riverbanks. Taxonomic…