Status:
valid
Authors:
Trab.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
in Batt. et Trab. Fl. de l'Alger. [Monoc.] (1895) 215.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000871008
Common Names
- Maroccana Fescue
- Maroccana Meadow Fescue
- Maroccana Blue Fescue
Description
Festuca maroccana (also called Moroccan Fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial grass with a tufted habit and grows to a height of 10–20 cm. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is found in rocky areas and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Festuca maroccana is a species of grass that is often used for ornamental purposes. It is drought-tolerant and can be used in areas with low water availability. It is also used to create a low-maintenance lawn, as a groundcover, or as a border along a garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Festuca maroccana are small and yellowish-white. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Festuca maroccana is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.
Where to Find Festuca maroccana
Festuca maroccana can be found in the mountains of the western United States and Canada.
Festuca maroccana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Festuca maroccana?
Festuca maroccana
What is the common name of Festuca maroccana?
Moroccan Fescue
What is the family of Festuca maroccana?
Poaceae
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,