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PLEASE NOTE:
"Poisonous" does not mean deadly. Some manifestations of toxicity are subtle. The dose, as always, determines if a plant is safe source of nutrients or a toxic hazard.

Scientific Name: Equisetum arvense and other spp.

Common Name: Horsetail

Species Most Often Affected: horse

Poisonous Parts:

Primary Poisons:

Questions possibly pertaining to Equisetum arvense and other spp.:

How can I get rid of this horsetail (equisetum arvense)?

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