Atlas de poche des plantes des champs, des prairies et des bois Paris P. Klincksieck 1894 plant woods hole botany horsetail Equisetum field horsetail Equisetum arvense Equisetaceae pteridophyte common horsetail Equisetales Equisetopsida pictorial works Equisetum arvense Asia plant North America plant, This illustration features two distinct representations of the field horsetail plant, scientifically known as Equisetum arvense. On the left, a slender, elongated spike showcases the plant's unique reproductive structure, known for its spore-bearing qualities. To the right, a more detailed depiction reveals the plant's characteristic segmented stems adorned with small, whorled branches. The text notes that this species typically flourishes in moist environments such as clay fields, prairies, and wetlands during the months of March and April. The artwork effectively highlights the intricate details and botanical features of the field horsetail, contributing to its identification within the