"K" wrote in message
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Equisetum sylvaticum differs from the more usual horsetail in that the
branches are themselves branched, so instead of the usual bottlebrush
effect, the overall look is very light and feathery. It's growing on a
steam bank in amongst rosebay willowherb.

Kay, I'm sure that (however unlikely) you've made a typo.

If you haven't, tell me, is 'steam bank' peculiar to your parish?

Mary