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Family: Poaceae   Grass Family
Plant group comprising one of the largest families of flowering plants. Formerly referred to as Graminae.

Genus: Festuca   Fescue
Genus of 100 tpo 300 perennial bunch grass species native to temperate and cold regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Tribe Poeae.

Scientific Name: Festuca rubra L.
Common Name(s): Red Fescue, Ravine Fescue
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:


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Caption: Red fescue seeds.

ID: Hrb-FESRU-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): seed
Caption: Red fescue's inflorescence.

ID: Hrb-FESRU-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature