Common Horsetail
Equisetum arvense
A living fossil essentially unchanged for 300 million years. Jointed hollow stems are high in silica, traditionally used to polish and scour. Young spring shoots can be eaten cooked (never raw). Highly toxic to horses in hay.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Province-wide, Zone 1
Light
Full sun
Bloom Time
Spore plant (no bloom)
Toxic to Pets— Toxic to horses
Growing & Cultivation
Growing information for Common Horsetail is coming soon.
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