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Equisetum × nelsonii

Nelson's Horsetail, Nelson's Scouring Rush
Also known as: Equisetum variegatum var. nelsonii A.A.Eaton +1 more
  • Equisetum variegatum var. nelsonii A.A.Eaton
  • Hippochaete ×nelsonii (A.A.Eaton) Farw.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Equisetaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.

Naturally occurring in North America, Equisetum × nelsonii (commonly known as Nelson's horsetail or Nelson's scouring-rush) is a fern belonging to the Equisetaceae family. Within its native range, this hybrid is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Fern
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon, Québec, Saskatchewan, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Parent Species

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