Question

Is horsetails a gymnosperm?

Answer 1

Horsetails

The branched species' common name, "horsetail," came about because of how much it resembles a horse's tail. Similarly, the Latin words equus (meaning "horse") and seta (meaning "bristle") combine to form the scientific name Equisetum.

Gymnosperm

A relatively tiny class of plants known as gymnosperms produce "naked seeds" and lack flowers. This means that unlike in a fruit, where the seeds are formed inside the reproductive structure, they are produced on the surface of the reproductive structure.

Horsetails a gymnosperm

1. Horsetail is a vascular plant without seeds that spreads spores to form new plants.
2. Pteridophytes, which include horsetails, are thought to offer a variety of therapeutic uses.
3. Horsetails are perennial herbs that can be found growing everywhere in the world in moist, rich soil.