Festuca juncifolia
Rush Leaved Fescue
Also known as: Festuca ammophyla Dumort. +16 more
- Festuca ammophyla Dumort.
- Festuca arenaria subsp. oraria (Dumort.) Dengler
- Festuca arenaria var. glabrata Lebel ex Godr.
- Festuca arenaria var. halmyris (Mabille) Husn.
- Festuca arenaria var. sabulicola (Dufour) Husn.
- Festuca dumetorum var. glabrata (Godr.) Douin
- Festuca dumetorum var. halmyris (Mabille) Nyman
- Festuca glauca var. sabulicola (Dufour) Bab.
- Festuca halmyris Mabille
- Festuca juncifolia f. glabrata (Lebel ex Godr.) Auquier
- Festuca oraria (Dumort.) H.C.Hall
- Festuca oraria var. halmyris (Mabille) Corb.
- Festuca oraria var. megastachya Foucaud & Jousset
- Festuca rubra f. dumetorum (L.) Gaudin
- Festuca rubra f. glabrata (Lebel ex Godr.) Litard.
- Festuca rubra subsp. juncifolia (St.-Amans) Litard.
- Festuca rubra subsp. oraria Dumort.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Festuca juncifolia (commonly known as Rush-leaved Fescue) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Indigenous to Europe, 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)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belgium, France, Great Britain, Netherlands, 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)
Argentina South