Equisetum fluviatile L. var. limosum (L.) Gilbert

Scientific Name: Equisetum fluviatile L. var. limosum (L.) Gilbert


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / / Equisetophyta / Equisetopsida / / Equisetales / Equisetaceae / Equisetum L./ Equisetum fluviatile L. var. limosum (L.) Gilbert

<i>Equisetum fluviatile</i> L. var. limosum (L.) Gilbert
General Information
Usda SymbolEQFLL
GroupHorsetail
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsEQFLL

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Equisetum fluviatile L. var. limosum (L.) Gilbert is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum100
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum6.0
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2700
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum30
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)6
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)3.0
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureFine


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Small GrainNo
Fruit/Seed AbundanceNone
Seed Spread RateNone
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Equisetum fluviatile</i> L. var. limosum (L.) Gilbert

<i>Equisetum fluviatile</i> L. var. limosum (L.) Gilbert

<i>Equisetum fluviatile</i> L. var. limosum (L.) Gilbert

<i>Equisetum fluviatile</i> L. var. limosum (L.) Gilbert

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