Equisetum ramosissimum subsp. debile
(Roxb. ex Vaucher) Hauke
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEquisetum ramosissimum Desf., known as branched horsetail, is a species of evergreen horsetail (genus Equisetum, subgenus Hippochaete).
Description
A subtropical herb in the horsetail family with creeping or erect rhizomes and stems reaching up to 60 cm tall. It is sold in local markets in China.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are prepared as tea.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
Other Information
It is sold in local markets in China.
Synonyms
Hippochaete ramosissima subsp. debilis (Roxb. ex Vaucher) A. Love
Also Known As
Jie jie cao
References (1)
- Li, D. et al, 2017, Ethnobotanical survey of herbal tea plants from the traditional markets in Chaoshan, China. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 205 (2017) 195-206
