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Where is common horsetail found in North America and Eurasia?
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Equisetopsida
Giant horsetail of Europe (Equisetum telmateia).
The common horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a widespread species found throughout North America and Eurasia. It typically grows in moist, rich habitats, such as along stream banks and in meadows.1