species 6,937 observations

Dwarf Horsetail

Equisetum scirpoides

Field notes

Supports All

10 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Willow Ptarmigan, Columbian Ground Squirrel, American Black Bear, Snow Goose 10

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade Dappled shade Full shade
Moisture: Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Resists: Wet soil
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial Water plant

From NC State Extension and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.