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Festuca glauca

Blue Fescue, Gray Fescue
Also known as: Festuca calcarea Velchev +5 more
  • Festuca calcarea Velchev
  • Festuca eragrostoides Krock.
  • Festuca ovina f. pruinosa St.-Yves
  • Festuca ovina subsp. glauca (Vill.) O.Bolòs & Vigo
  • Festuca strictifolia Opiz
  • Festuca veneris Gr.Rossi, Foggi & Signorini
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Festuca glauca (commonly known as Blue Fescue or Gray Fescue) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Naturally occurring in Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Festuca is notably large, comprising more than 650 species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland

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)
Canary Is., Colombia, Corse, El Salvador, Great Britain, Ireland, Madeira, Morocco

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