Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambigua
ID:
870402

Status:
valid

Authors:
Le Gall

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Fl. Morbihan : 731 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869737

Common Names

  • Ambiguous Fescue
  • Ambiguous Meadow Grass
  • Ambiguous Meadow Fescue

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Description

Festuca ambigua (also called Ambiguous Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca ambigua is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a turf grass.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Festuca ambigua has small, white flowers that are borne in dense, spike-like clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have awns. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca ambigua is a hardy, evergreen grass that is native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). Propagation is by division or seed. Divide clumps in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-prepared seed bed.

Where to Find Festuca ambigua

Festuca ambigua can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Festuca ambigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca ambigua?

Festuca ambigua

What is the common name of Festuca ambigua?

Ambiguous Fescue

What is the growth habit of Festuca ambigua?

Tufted perennial grass

Species in the Festuca genus

Festuca belensis, Festuca fleischeri, Festuca flischeri, Festuca hackelii, Festuca jierru, Festuca kolesnikovii, Festuca napocae, Festuca oenensis, Festuca osswaldii, Festuca pocutica, Festuca pseudovaria, Festuca savulescui, Festuca sjuzevii, Festuca vihorlatica, Festuca wettsteinii, Festuca zobelii, Festuca abyssinica, Festuca acamptophylla, Festuca acanthophylla, Festuca achtarovii, Festuca actae, Festuca acuminata, Festuca adamovicii, Festuca adanensis, Festuca afghanica, Festuca aguana, Festuca agustini, Festuca airoides, Festuca akhanii, Festuca alaica, Festuca alatavica, Festuca alexeenkoi, Festuca alfrediana, Festuca algeriensis, Festuca alopecuros, Festuca alpestris, Festuca alpina, Festuca altaica, Festuca altissima, Festuca altopyrenaica, Festuca ambigua, Festuca amblyodes, Festuca amethystina, Festuca ampla, Festuca amplissima, Festuca amurensis, Festuca anatolica, Festuca ancachsana, Festuca andicola, Festuca antucensis,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Nicolas Joseph Marie Le Gall (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Le Gall' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402328-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].