equisetum

• Género de plantas vasculares sin flores, conocidas comúnmente como colas de caballo, perteneciente a la familia Equisetáceas, caracterizadas por tallos articulados y hojas reducidas o ausentes.

A genus of vascular plants commonly known as horsetails, belonging to the family Equisetaceae, characterized by jointed stems and lack of leaves.

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   A genus of vascular plants in the family Equisetaceae, characterized by jointed stems and scale-like leaves, commonly known as horsetails or scouring rushes.

   Equisetos o colas de caballo

   • Equisetum species are often found in damp, marshy environments.
   • The ancient Equisetum plants are living fossils from the Carboniferous period.
   • Some Equisetum species have been used in traditional medicine for their diuretic properties.

   Sinónimoshorsetail