The berries of both Carolina horsenettle and black nightshade are green when immature. However, the horsenettle berries turn yellow when mature and the black nightshade berries become black. The Leaves are toxic also, but to a lesser degree. All classes Read more…
approximately 350 million years ago. Horsetails can be considered living fossils. This group of plants is what is left of a group of plants that were as thick as forests and had relatives as big as trees that flourished during Read more…
Your dog may love the hoof parings discarded when your horse is shod – but vets are warning that large chunks could be potentially fatal. Owners are warned to clean up quickly after the farrier visits – before their dog Read more…
Horsetail and mare’s tail is the same weed. The name “horsetail” is derived from the Latin Equisetum which translates as equus, meaning horse and seta which means bristle or hair. Its full name is Equisetum arvense which translates to Field Read more…
Horsetails are related to ferns in that they have a vascular system. They never developed the ability to reproduce with seeds. They might be a little hard for you to see because many of them are extinct. What are some Read more…
Horsetail also contains Aconitic acid, calcium, PABA, fatty acids, fluorine, vitamin B-5 and zinc. What nutrients are in horsetail? Horsetail contains the following nutrients: Vitamin C. B vitamins. Vitamin E. Vitamin K. Electrolytes like potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Iron. Zinc. Read more…
Etymology. The name “horsetail”, often used for the entire group, arose because the branched species somewhat resemble a horse’s tail. Similarly, the scientific name Equisetum is derived from the Latin (‘horse’) + (‘bristle’). Is Equisetum the same as horsetail? Horsetails Read more…
Because of its palatability and the great hay it produces, it has become a beloved favorite of horses and their owners. While the immature Foxtail plant has no ill effect on horses, the maturing seed heads are troublesome. What does Read more…
Three species of horsetails occur in Missouri. Common (or field) horsetail (E. arvense) has two kinds of stems. Where does horsetail grow in the US? Horsetail occurs in woods, fields, meadows and swamps, and moist soils alongside streams, rivers, and Read more…
Aquatic horsetail is a green alga (Chara) that is seen inhabiting the bottom of shallow freshwaters such as pools, ponds, and lakes. Aquatic horsetail emits an onion-like odor due to the presence of sulfur compounds. The plant body is thalloid, Read more…