Calamitaceae

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Etymology

Calamites +‎ -aceae

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†Calamitaceae

  1. (paleobotany, dated) A taxonomic family within the order Equisetales – certain pteridophytes with many fossils of large tree-like plants (calamites) that possessed ribbed stems similar to modern horsetails.

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