What is this plant?

Question

i found it in my backyard and i was wondering what it is and is if it is edible.

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Answer 1

i think it's commonly called horsetail, although it could be anise.

if it smells like liquorish, it anise.

in any case, i'd not be eating it.

Answer 2

http://www.floridata.com/index.cfm Try this site under "Anise"