Equisetum (Noun)
Meaning
Horsetails; coextensive with the family Equisetaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The plant species, Equisetum fluviatile, is a type of aquatic or water horsetail that grows in damp areas.
- Horsetails are one of the most ancient plant families, with the genus Equisetum being a living relict of a bygone era.
- Equisetum arvense is a common species of horsetail found in many parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
- In some parts of the United Kingdom, Equisetum species are referred to as 'bog pipes' or 'silly wits', possibly due to the tube-like appearance of their hollow stems.
- Scientists believe that Equisetum is an excellent fossil to find, since they allow scientists to build knowledge on geological histories as much as their overall state within early past carbon biogeospherese time levels..