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Wood Horsetail

Equisetum sylvaticum

CommonPlant
Illustration of Wood Horsetail (Equisetum sylvaticum)

Wood Horsetail is a delicate plant with feathery branches and a graceful appearance. It is commonly found in moist, shaded woodlands and is a living fossil, unchanged for millions of years.

Habitat
Found in moist woodlands and forest edges.
Diet
Provides habitat for small forest creatures and insects.
How common
Common

Best time to see a Wood Horsetail

The best time to see a Wood Horsetail is April–June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 4,152 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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