Which of the following vascular plant is used in scouring and polishing of metals?

Adiantum

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Selaginella

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Dryopteris

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Equisetum

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Solution

The correct option is C Equisetum
A. Adiantum - It has medicinal value.
B. Selaginella - It is used as an ornamental plant.
C. Dryopteris - It is also used as an ornamental plant.
D. Equisetum - It is used in scouring and polishing metals.
So, the correct option is 'Equisetum'.

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