Safety note: Toxic to livestock if consumed in large quantities.
Marsh Horsetail is a slender, reed-like plant commonly found in wetlands. It is known for its ability to thrive in nutrient-poor soils and is a valuable ecological component of marsh ecosystems.
Habitat
Grows in marshes, wet meadows, and along stream banks.
Diet
Provides habitat for aquatic insects and small animals.
How common
Uncommon
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