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
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| Caption: Red fescue's inflorescence.
ID: Hrb-FESRU-001 Source: 35mm slide (photo) Credit: Keyword(s): inflorescense, mature
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