Taxonomy

Division:

Equisetophyta | - Horsetails

Family:

Equisetaceae

Genus:

Equisetum

Species:

Equisetum myriochaetum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in wetland areas