California fescue

California fescue

Common Name California fescue
Scientific Name Festuca californica
Plant Family Poaceae
Origin Native
Duration Perennial
Plant Type Grass
Habitats Chaparral, mixed evergreen forest, Douglas-fir Forest, yellow pine forest

Description

This fast-growing grass can grow up to four feet tall. Its long leaves support butterflies and moths.

Photo: Julia Wong / CC BY-NC

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