Etymology: Festuca: ancient Latin name for some type of grass, obscure
Plants: perennial grass
Habitat: river bottoms
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Plants: perennial grass
Habitat: river bottoms
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 7, Wetland Indicator = FAC WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Grasses of Iowa: Detailed photographs, descriptions, maps
