Festuca frederikseniae
Frederiksen's Fescue, North Atlantic Fescue
Also known as: Festuca frederikseniae var. hirsuta Scholander +2 more
- Festuca frederikseniae var. hirsuta Scholander
- Festuca vivipara subsp. hirsuta (Schol.) Fred.
- Festuca vivipara var. hirsuta Schol.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Festuca frederikseniae (commonly known as Frederiksen's fescue or North Atlantic fescue) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Festuca genus, encompassing over 650 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, Subarctic America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Greenland, Labrador, Newfoundland, Québec