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Equisetum sylvaticum
The most graceful of Alberta's native horsetails — lace-like whorls of delicate branched side branches on 30–60 cm stems create a feathery appearance. Found in moist boreal and foothills forests. Like all horsetails, a living fossil — the group is 300+ million years old.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Boreal, Foothills forests, Zone 1
Light
Part to full shade
Bloom Time
Spore plant (spring cones)
Soil
Moist, rich forest soils
Water
Moderate to high
Use Caution— Contains thiaminase — toxic to horses in hay; generally safe for cats/dogs
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Rhizome division in spring. Spreads naturally in ideal conditions.
