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Calamites: Habit, Sub-Genera and Structure

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Habit of Calamites 2. Sub-Genera of Calamites 3. Structure. Habit of Calamites: The name Catamites was first proposed by Suckow (1784) and later in 1828, Brongniart established its relationship with Equisetum. Catamites was a tall tree that attained a height of about 33 ft (10 m). The plant had a stout under­ground [...]

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Equisetum: Habitat, Structure and Reproduction

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Equisetum 2. Structure of Equisetum 3. Reproduction 4. Life Cycle. Habit and Habitat of Equisetum: The plant body of Equisetum has an aerial part and an underground rhizome part (Fig. 7.83). The rhizome is perennial, horizontal, branched and creeping in nature. The aerial part is herbaceous and usually [...]

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