Question

Equisetum belongs to ___________

• A. Sphenopsida
• B. Lycopsida
• C. Pteropsida
• D. Psilopsida

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Lycopsida

Equisetum belongs to Pteridophytes under the sub-classification of Sphenopsida. Equisetum is also called as horse’s tail plant because Equus in Latin means horse whereas seta means “bristle”. Equisetum is known to be used as medicine traditionally.