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
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