Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Equisetales
Genus:
Species:
nelsonii
ID:
1109582

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.H.Schaffn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 16: 45 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108920



Common Names

  • Equisetum nelsonii
  • Nelson's Horsetail
  • Nelson's Scouring Rush


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Description

Equisetum nelsonii (also called Nelson's horsetail, among many other common names) is a species of horsetail in the Equisetaceae family. It is native to North America and is found in moist forests and rocky cliffs. It has a creeping rhizome with fronds that are typically 10–30 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Equisetum nelsonii is often used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions and as an astringent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Equisetum nelsonii has small, greenish-brown flowers that are borne in clusters on the tips of the stems. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Equisetum nelsonii

Equisetum nelsonii is found in the western United States, from California to Alaska.

Species in the Equisetum genus

Equisetum hyemale, Equisetum praealtum, Equisetum ramosissimum, Equisetum arvense, Equisetum ferrissii, Equisetum fluviatile, Equisetum laevigatum, Equisetum litorale, Equisetum nelsonii, Equisetum palustre, Equisetum pratense, Equisetum scirpoides, Equisetum sylvaticum, Equisetum telmateia, Equisetum trachyodon, Equisetum variegatum, Equisetum robustum, Equisetum braunii, Equisetum bogotense, Equisetum giganteum, Equisetum litorale, Equisetum myriochaetum, Equisetum mildeanum, Equisetum moorei, Equisetum trachyodon, Equisetum diffusum, Equisetum nelsonii, Equisetum mackaii, Equisetum schaffneri, Equisetum haukeanum, Equisetum rothmaleri, Equisetum bowmanii, Equisetum willmotii, Equisetum robertsii, Equisetum meridionale, Equisetum mchaffieae, Equisetum ascendens, Equisetum geissertii, Equisetum sergijevskianum, Equisetum lapponicum, Equisetum alsaticum,

Species in the Equisetaceae family

Equisetum hyemale, Equisetum praealtum, Equisetum ramosissimum, Equisetum arvense, Equisetum ferrissii, Equisetum fluviatile, Equisetum laevigatum, Equisetum litorale, Equisetum nelsonii, Equisetum palustre, Equisetum pratense, Equisetum scirpoides, Equisetum sylvaticum, Equisetum telmateia, Equisetum trachyodon, Equisetum variegatum, Equisetum robustum, Equisetum braunii, Equisetum bogotense, Equisetum giganteum, Equisetum litorale, Equisetum myriochaetum, Equisetum mildeanum, Equisetum moorei, Equisetum trachyodon, Equisetum diffusum, Equisetum nelsonii, Equisetum mackaii, Equisetum schaffneri, Equisetum haukeanum, Equisetum rothmaleri, Equisetum bowmanii, Equisetum willmotii, Equisetum robertsii, Equisetum meridionale, Equisetum mchaffieae, Equisetum ascendens, Equisetum geissertii, Equisetum sergijevskianum, Equisetum lapponicum, Equisetum alsaticum,