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 ovina L.
Common Name(s): Sheep Fescue
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:

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Caption: The growth habit of a mature sheeps fescue plant that is approximately 1.5 feet tall. ID: Hrb-FESOV-001 Source: 35mm slide (photo) Credit: Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature