What is another word for equisetatae?
Pronunciation: [ˌiːkwɪsˈɛtɐtˌiː] (IPA) 
Equisetatae is a taxonomic term that is used to classify a group of plants that belong to the family Equisetaceae. This group of plants is commonly known as horsetails, which comprise around 15 species that grow in various environments such as tropical forests, deserts, and wetlands. Synonyms for the word Equisetatae include sphenopsids, scouring rushes, and equisetums. Sphenopsids is a term used to describe the group of plants that includes horsetails and ferns. Scouring rushes is another name for horsetails, as they were historically used to clean pots and pans due to the abrasive texture of their stems. Equisetums is also a synonym for horsetails, which is derived from the Latin name for the genus.
