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Field Horsetail

Equisetum arvense

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

The new growth of the horsetail is pale and almost mushroom-like. They become green and branch out pretty quickly. It is one of the most unusual life cycles of a plant I have ever observed yet it is a very common plant!

Habitat:

Between a freshwater pond and the beach

Reference Links:

Equisetum arvense - Wikipedia

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