What is another word for equisetaceae?
Pronunciation: [ˌiːkwɪsˈɛte͡ɪsˌiː] (IPA) 
Equisetaceae, commonly known as horsetails or scouring rushes, is a family of vascular plants found in moist habitats throughout the world. The word "equisetaceae" derives from Latin, where "equus" means horse and "seta" means bristle. Hence, the name horsetail reflects the resemblance of the plant's branches to a horse's tail.
Synonyms for Equisetaceae include scouring rushes, puzzlegrass, soldier herb, and snake grass. Some folks even call it mare's tail due to its long, slender, and whip-like stems.
Horsetails also have a prehistoric flavor to them and are sometimes referred to as living fossils. They are among the first plants to evolve and dominated the landscape during the Paleozoic era.
