Equisetum Hyemale, commonly known as Rough Horsetail, Scouring Rush, Scouringrush Horsetail and in South Africa as Snake Grass, is a perennial herb in the fern Division Pteridophyta. It is a native plant throughout the Holarctic Kingdom, found in North America, Europe, and northern Asia. In nature Equisetum Hyemale grows in mesic (reliably moist) habitats, often in sandy or gravelly areas. The hollow stems are up to 3 feet (0.91 m) in height. The stems are not branched. The stems themselves have conspicuous ridges, which are impregnated with silica. This makes the ridges feel rough and harsh. The stems are generally deciduous in cold climates, and remain during winter in warmer climates. It forms dense spreading colonies, in full to partial sun.
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