noun
- Plural of equisetum; plants of the genus Equisetum, commonly known as horsetails, characterized by jointed hollow stems and whorled leaves.
Usage: botanical term; often used in plural form when referring to multiple species or specimens
Examples
- The botanist collected several equisetums from the wetland for her research.
- Equisetums are ancient plants that have existed for over 300 million years.
- The garden's moist area was ideal for growing equisetums.
- Different equisetums can be identified by their stem patterns and spore-bearing structures.