Equisetum Hyemale Plant. Equisetum hyemale (rough horsetail) is a very ancient native plant, once used as pan scourers since the tubular leaves have silicaceous ridges. It can reach to 5 to 6 feet in height, though usually seen closer to 3 to 4 feet.
Equisetum hyemale (rough horsetail) is a very ancient native plant, once used as pan scourers since the tubular leaves have silicaceous ridges. Equisetaceae country or region of origin: Equisetum hyemale (rough horsetail) is a striking, architectural evergreen plant with black and light green horizontal banding.