Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tristis
ID:
873045

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krylov & Ivanitzk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Sist. Zametki Mater. Gerb. Tomsk. Univ. 1928(1): 1 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872380

Common Names

  • Festuca tristis
  • Sad Fescue
  • Sad Meadow Fescue

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Description

Festuca tristis (also called Sad Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas. It has a tufted growth habit, with narrow, linear leaves that are typically green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca tristis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Festuca tristis is a small, greenish-white spikelet, which is borne in a terminal panicle. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca tristis is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing grass that grows to a height of about 8 inches (20 cm). It has thin, fine leaves that are blue-green in color. It is drought-tolerant and prefers full sun. It is best grown in well-draining, sandy soils. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Festuca tristis

Festuca tristis can be found in parts of Europe, including France, Spain, and Portugal.

Festuca tristis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca tristis?

Festuca tristis

What is the common name of Festuca tristis?

Sad fescue

What is the origin of Festuca tristis?

Europe

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

Porfiry Krylov (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krylov' in the authors string.
A. Ivanitzkaja: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ivanitzk.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403661-1: 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].