Where do living Equisetum species grow around the world?

Living species of the genus Equisetum are distributed worldwide, with the notable exception of Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica.12

These plants, commonly known as horsetails or scouring rushes, typically thrive in moist or damp habitats, such as shaded locations along streams, ditches, and canals. While the majority of species prefer these wet environments, some have adapted to survive in drier and sunnier conditions.12