Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
fredericii
ID:
841763

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cugnac & A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 91: 19 1944

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841098

Common Names

  • Festulolium fredericii
  • Frederic's Fescue
  • Meadow Fescue

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Description

Festulolium fredericii (also called Frederic's fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to western North America. It grows in dry, open areas, such as sagebrush steppe and mountain meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Festulolium fredericii is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Festulolium fredericii is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is small, dark brown, and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festulolium fredericii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Festulolium fredericii

Festulolium fredericii is native to the Mediterranean region, including in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Festulolium fredericii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festulolium fredericii?

Festulolium fredericii

What is the common name of Festulolium fredericii?

Frederic's fescue

What is the family of Festulolium fredericii?

Poaceae

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 kew-387083: Based on the initial data import
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Antoine de Cugnac (1895-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cugnac' in the authors string.