Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nemorosa
ID:
1099652

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dalla Torre & Sarnth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tirol 6(2): 272. 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001098990

Common Names

  • Wood Fescue
  • Festuca nemorosa
  • Wood Fescue Grass

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Description

Festuca nemorosa (also called wood fescue, among many other common names) is a tufted perennial grass native to Europe. It has a short rhizome and erect culms that are typically 20–60 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas in temperate regions.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca nemorosa is used for its fiber, which is used to make rope, paper, and other materials. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Festuca nemorosa var. calabrica (Huter, Porta & Rigo) Fiori
Festuca nemorosa var. croatica (Hack.) Fiori

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Festuca nemorosa has small, wind-pollinated flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, brown, and have awns. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca nemorosa is a perennial grass native to Europe. It is a low-growing, tufted grass that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Where to Find Festuca nemorosa

Festuca nemorosa can be found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands in Europe and Asia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-25556225: Based on the initial data import
Karl Wilhelm von Dalla Torre (1850-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalla Torre' in the authors string.
Ludwig von Sarnthein (1861-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sarnth.' in the authors string.