• Photo of Equisetum scirpoides (Equisetum scirpoidess)

Plant Profile: Equisetum scirpoides

Taxonomy: Equisetum scirpoides

Names

Dwarf Horsetail

  • Photo of Equisetum scirpoides (Equisetum scirpoidess)

Phonetic Spelling:ek-wis-SEE-tum skir-POI-deez

Genus:Equisetum

Species:scirpoides

Family:Equisetaceae

This decorative grass features intricate details that enhance various spaces. Its captivating appearance invites closer inspection, inspiring individuals of all ages to grab their sketchbooks and capture its beauty.

It thrives in moist soil, requiring minimal water at the crown, and prefers full sun to partial shade.

Foliage:

Evergreen with spiraled stems.

Equisetum scirpoides Feature Summary

Equisetum scirpoides Image Gallery

Tags

#wetlands
#grass
#wet sites
#arrangements
#wet soils tolerant

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Equisetum scirpoides Feature Summary

Attributes
Subarctic & Temp. Northern Hemisphere
Whole Plant Traits
Water Plant

Equisetum scirpoides Attributes

Equisetum scirpoides: Country Or Region Of Origin

Subarctic & Temp. Northern Hemisphere

Equisetum scirpoides Whole Plant Traits

Equisetum scirpoides: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Equisetum scirpoides Leaves

Equisetum scirpoides: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Equisetum scirpoides Stem

Equisetum scirpoides: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes