Family: Poaceae
Rocky Mountain fescue
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Emmet J. Judziewicz
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Festuca: ancient Latin name for some type of grass, obscure
Plants: perennial grass
Habitat: sandy areas
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial grass
Habitat: sandy areas
Conservation Status: Native
Barrens, Great Lakes dunes, dry prairies, sand spits, open woods of pine and oak, sandy, rocky areas, bracken grassland, rock outcrops and ledges, roadsides. This is a native species found scattered in the state in regions with sandy soil. It may be more common, but it is difficult to tell apart from F. rubra and F. trachyphylla, so collectors may ignore it, or specimens may be misidentified.
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 7 USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Emmet J. Judziewicz
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