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Festuca campestris
Festuca campestris Rydb.
Rough Fescue
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Synonym(s): Festuca altaica var. major, Festuca scabrella var. major
USDA Symbol: FECA4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Fruit Type: Caryopsis
Leaf: Green
Flower:
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Jul
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Benefit
Attracts: BirdsFind Seed or Plants
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Festuca campestris in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Festuca campestris in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Festuca campestris
Metadata
Record Modified: 2008-09-17Research By: TWC Staff