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Equisetum × moorei Newman

Moore’s horsetail (Equisetaceae)

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Equisetum × moorei is a hybrid between Equisetum ramosissimum and Equisetum hyemale found along the coasts of County Wicklow and County Wexford.

Ballymoney (VCH12: Wexford); 2019-07-20

 Moore’s horsetail / Equisetum × moorei: _Equisetum_ × _moorei_ is a hybrid between _Equisetum ramosissimum_ and _Equisetum hyemale_ found along the coasts of County Wicklow and County Wexford.

The stem-sheaths of Equisetum × moorei have black bands at top and bottom.

Ballymoney (VCH12: Wexford); 2019-07-20

 Moore’s horsetail / Equisetum × moorei: The stem-sheaths of _Equisetum_ × _moorei_ have black bands at top and bottom.

The sporangia of Equisetum × moorei are apiculate and produce sterile spores.

Ballymoney (VCH12: Wexford); 2019-07-20

 Moore’s horsetail / Equisetum × moorei: The sporangia of _Equisetum_ × _moorei_ are apiculate and produce sterile spores.

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