Equisetum spp.

Equisetum spp. is toxic to horses. The reported severity is critical. Also known as Horsetails, Horsetails and Field Horsetail.

horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

This plant is known to be potentially deadly!

  • If you're comfortable with the risk, ensure this plant is out of reach of your animal.
  • If you suspect your animal has ingested portions of this plant, immediately consult your veterinarian.
  • If your animal is experiencing any of the associated symptoms, immediately contact your veterinarian's emergency number for further instructions.

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Weakness Weight Loss Incoordination Tremors Death Seizures Diarrhea CNS Depression

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Equisetales is an order of subclass Equisetidae with only one living family, Equisetaceae, containing the genus Equisetum (horsetails), as well as a variety of extinct groups, including the tree-like Calamitaceae.

Common Names

  • Horsetails
  • Horsetails
  • Field Horsetail
  • Rough Horsetail
  • Great Horsetail
  • Horsetails
  • Horsetail Family
  • Wood Horsetail
  • Water Horsetail
  • Meadow Horsetail
  • Western Scouringrush
  • Braun's Giant Horsetail
  • Dwarf Horsetail
  • Branched Horsetail
  • Smooth Horsetail
  • Variegated Horsetail
  • Marsh Horsetail
  • Beach Sheoak
  • Drill Grass
  • Firecracker Plant
  • Andean Horsetail
  • Southern Giant Horsetail
  • European Giant Horsetail
  • Ferriss' Horsetail
  • Mexican Giant Horsetail
  • Lesser Branched Horsetail
  • Moore's Horsetail
  • Broom Reed
  • Variegated Horsetail

Related plants

More from the Equisetaceae family:

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Facts

Family
Equisetaceae
In the wild
SE, GB, FR, NL, DE, FI + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.