Latin name: Equisetum hyemale L. ssp. affine (Engelm.) Calder & R.H. Taylor Pronunciation: ek-wi-SEE-tum hi-eh-MAY-le a-FIN-ee Common name: Common scouring rush Family: Equisetaceae (Horsetail) Habitat: Near streams and moist, sandy or gravelly areas to 8500', California Floristic Province Blooming period: ////////// Name derivations: 1) Equisetum 2) hyemale 3) affine |
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