Episode 14: Equisetaceae (Horse-tail) Family of Plants closely related to the Ferns

In Episode 14 of the Plants are People too Podcast we take a look at the common and easily recognizable Equisetum genus of plants in the Equisetaceae Family - that's right a monotypic genus. This family of plants evolved during the Jurassic and reproduces similar to ferns via spores - no flowers or fruits on this one! Learn a little bit about the folk lore, and easily identified species in New England and for most of the United States. We also briefly look at Hippuris or (Mare's-tail) which IS a flowering plant in the Plantaginaceae Family. Episode 14 is dedicated to our friend Jimmy Lucas who we will miss 1986 - 2022If you'd like to make a donation in support of Jimmy's family they're raising money here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ali-and-baby-in-loving-memory-of-jim-lucas  Support the show