What Are Strobili In Horsetails?

Strobili form at the uppermost portion of fertile branches and are composed of sporophylls bearing a single sporangium. Dispersed by wind, the small spores germinate into small, free-living disc-shaped gametophytes that produce either archegonia (female reproductive organs) or sperm-producing archegonia. Does horsetail have strobilus? Horsetail plants have a very ancient Read more…

Do Horsetails Have Photosynthetic Stems?

An herbaceous perennial relative of ferns, common horsetail consists of two types of stems; sterile, non- reproductive and photosynthetic, and reproductive and non- photosynthetic. What part of horsetail is photosynthetic? Its stems also are jointed, can easily be separated into sections, and have siliceous ridges that make it rough to Read more…

Can You Camp At Dead Horse Point?

Nestled within a grove of junipers, the Kayenta Campground at Dead Horse Point State Park offers a peaceful, shaded respite from the surrounding desert. All 21 campsites offer lighted shade structures, picnic tables, fire rings, and tent pads. All sites are also equipped with RV electrical hookups (20/30/50 AMP). Where Read more…