Festuca rupicaprina
Also known as: Festuca glacialis var. rupicaprina (Hack.) Asch. & Graebn. +3 more
- Festuca glacialis var. rupicaprina (Hack.) Asch. & Graebn.
- Festuca halleri subsp. rupicaprina (Hack.) Nyman
- Festuca ovina var. rupicaprina Hack.
- Festuca rupicaprina K.Richt., 1890
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Festuca rupicaprina is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in 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, Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Poland