Equisetum laevigatum A. Braun ssp. funstonii (A.A. Eaton) Hartm.
Scientific Name: Equisetum laevigatum A. Braun ssp. funstonii (A.A. Eaton) Hartm.
Synonyms: Equisetum funstonii A.A. Eaton, Equisetum kansanum Schaffn., Equisetum laevigatum A. Braun ssp. <i>funstonii</i> (A.A. Eaton) Hartm., Hippochaete laevigata (A. Braun) Farw.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / / Equisetophyta / Equisetopsida / / Equisetales / Equisetaceae / Equisetum L./ Equisetum laevigatum A. Braun ssp. funstonii (A.A. Eaton) Hartm.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | EQLAF |
| Group | Horsetail |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | Forb/herb |
| Native Locations | EQLAF |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Equisetum laevigatum A. Braun ssp. funstonii (A.A. Eaton) Hartm..
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Moisture Use | Low |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | High |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | None |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | High |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 90 |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| pH, Maximum | 6.5 |
| pH, Minimum | 4.5 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 11000 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 4800 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 45 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 10 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 10 |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -38 |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Toxicity | Moderate |
| Active Growth Period | Spring |
| C:N Ratio | High |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | Yes |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Porous |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 5.0 |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Growth Form | Single Crown |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Brown |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | Slow |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Spring |
| Seed Spread Rate | Moderate |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | Yes |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | No |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Summer |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Commercial Availability | No Known Source |
| Bloom Period | Early Spring |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
