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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: Lolium   Ryegrass
About 10 annual and perennial grass species native to temperate Eurasia. Tribe Poeae.

Scientific Name: Lolium arundinaceum (Schreb.) S.J. Darbyshire
Common Name(s): Tall Fescue, Rye Grass, Reed Fescue
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:


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Caption:

ID: Hrb-FESAR-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): leaf
Caption:

ID: Hrb-FESAR-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): leaf
Caption:

ID: Hrb-FESAR-003
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): leaf
Caption: Dense cluster of Tall fescue.

ID: Hrb-FESAR-011
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): vegetative
Caption: Illustration detailing tall fescue's panicle inflorescence, floret, and roots.

ID: Hrb-FESAR-004
Source: 35mm slide (illustration)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature, root
Caption: Illustration detailing tall fescue's panicle inflorescence, roots, seed, and membranous ligule.

ID: Hrb-FESAR-005
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense, leaf, mature, root, seed
Caption: The growth habit of a mature tall fescue plant that is approximately 2 feet tall.

ID: Hrb-FESAR-006
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature