Festuca thurberi
Thurber's Fescue
Also known as: Festuca tolucensis subsp. thurberi (Vasey) St.-Yves +1 more
- Festuca tolucensis subsp. thurberi (Vasey) St.-Yves
- Poa kaibensis M.E.Jones
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Festuca thurberi (commonly known as Thurber's fescue) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Found natively in North America, 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)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Colorado, Mexico Northeast, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming
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)
South Carolina