Festuca gautieri
Bearskin Fescue, Spiky Fescue
Also known as: Festuca abundans Gand., 1891 +9 more
- Festuca abundans Gand., 1891
- Festuca compacta Gand., 1891
- Festuca gnara Gand., 1891
- Festuca pycnophylla Gand., 1891
- Festuca recognita Gand., 1891
- Festuca scoparia var. gautieri (Hack.) Gaut.
- Festuca varia var. flavescens Vallot, 1886
- Festuca varia var. gautieri Hack.
- Festuca viridula Gand., 1891
- Festuca xatartiana Gand., 1891
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in Africa and Europe, Festuca gautieri (commonly known as Bearskin Fescue or Spiky Fescue) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
France, Morocco, Romania, Spain
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Great Britain
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms