Equisetum fluviatile

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Swamp Horsetail (Equisetum fluviatile): Expected throughout the region. Probably more widespread than collections (scattered, mostly on the mainland) may indicate. May be abundant where it grows in shallow waters or marshy habitats.

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Local Notes

• Sitka/Equisetum fluviatile: Abundant in Thimbleberry Lake along the lower portion of the lake. Not reported from elsewhere along the road system. It probably occurs elsewhere in the area, but there are no other reports. (edit)

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References

Weblinks

• PFAF page for Equisetum fluviatile
• e-FloraBC page for Equisetum fluviatile
• USDAPLANTS page for Equisetum fluviatile
• FNA page for Equisetum fluviatile

• PacNW Herbaria Records for Equisetum fluviatile
• Search Arctos Database for Equisetum fluviatile (Southeast only)
• Search Arctos Database for Equisetum fluviatile (entire database)
• Encyclopedia of Life search for Equisetum fluviatile
• iNaturalist Observations for Equisetum fluviatile in Southeast Alaska

Other References

• Muller: gen; wet areas, marshes
• Hall 2010: Shallow water and marshy places at low elevations where it can be abundant.

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  Swamp Horsetail (Equisetum fluviatile) at Thimbleberry Lake

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