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Weeds: Brackenfern, western Categories: A-B Other Weeds Last review date: 2026-07-07 11:03 Scientific name: Family: Dennstaedtiaceae (Polypodiaceae) Cycle: Perennial Plant type: Other Other Common Names: Bracken, Decomposition brackenfern, Hairy brackenfern Western brackenfern fronds Photo by: R. Parker Biology Brackenfern grows from creeping rhizomes, which can spread the plant over a large area. The hairy rhizomes […]

Weeds: Horsetails Categories: F-H Other Weeds Last review date: 2026-07-09 09:06 Scientific name: Equisetum spp. Family: Equisetaceae Cycle: Perennial Plant type: Other Other Common Names: Scouringrush, Common Horsetail, Field Horsetail, Horsetail, Western horsetail Horsetail Photo by: R. Parker Biology Field horsetail (Equisetum arvense) grows from a perennial, creeping root system. The rhizomes are brown, somewhat […]