FERNS, HORSETAIL & MOSSES GALLERY
These are the species of fern, moss, and horsetail we found in the forest.
Douglas Neckera (Neckera douglasii)
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Douglas Neckera
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Crane's Bill (Atrichum selwynii) |
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Menzies Neckera (Metaneckera menziesii)
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Menzies Neckera
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Swordfern
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Bracken Fern
The Giant Horsetail (Equisetum telmateia)
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We came across the Giant Horsetail right along a stream. Horsetails stick near any moist to wet environments and are frequently found in coastal British Columbia. However, even though it is stated they are common in British Columbia, we only came across one horsetail so they may not be so abundant in the particular area we ventured. Uses:
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