Smooth Horsetail
NameSmooth Horsetail
Species NameEquisetum laevigatum
Common NameSmooth Horsetail
Bonsai Styleforest
Estimated Age (years)7
Container TypeNatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresjointed stems, hollow stems, photosynthetic stems
Foliage TypeReduced scale-like leaves at nodes; stems are photosynthetic
Height (cm)50
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Notable FeaturesDistinctive jointed, hollow stems; spore-bearing strobili visible; perennial rhizomatous growth; often considered invasive.
Description
This image displays a dense growth of smooth horsetail, characterized by its upright, unbranched, jointed green stems. Some stems show small, brown spore-bearing cones at their tips, indicating reproductive activity. The plant forms a natural, reed-like cluster in a wetland or moist environment.
