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Rustic Fabric

Equisetum hyemale

 

Its name is of Latin origin, composed of "equi" (horse) and "setum" (tail), that is, ponytail. Here in Brazil it is known as "Cavalinha".

This plant is considered to be over 300 million years old, making it comparatively one of the oldest forms of plant life in the world.

 

"Inhotim" Foundation, Brumadinho, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

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Uploaded on April 19, 2022
Taken on April 19, 2014