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Steppe Fescue

Festuca valesiaca

Extinct
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Russia, and United States.

🇷🇺 Russia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Names in Other Languages

French fétuque du Valais
German Walliser Schwingel

Similar Species in Festuca

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blue fescue
Festuca glauca
Not Evaluated
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Pontic Fescue
Festuca pontica
Endangered
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Cluster Fescue
Festuca paradoxa
Extinct
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Hall's fescue
Festuca hallii
Not Evaluated
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Fescue
Festuca xenophontis
Endangered
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Creeping Fescue
Festuca rubra
Least Concern
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wood fescue
Festuca altissima
Not Evaluated
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Alpine Fescue
Festuca brachyphylla
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Steppe Fescue?
The scientific name of Steppe Fescue is Festuca valesiaca. It belongs to the genus Festuca.
What is the conservation status of Steppe Fescue?
Steppe Fescue (Festuca valesiaca) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Steppe Fescue live?
Steppe Fescue is found in Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Russia, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Russia, United States.
What family does Steppe Fescue belong to?
Steppe Fescue (Festuca valesiaca) belongs to the genus Festuca, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Steppe Fescue belong to?
Steppe Fescue (Festuca valesiaca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Steppe Fescue?
The closest relatives of Steppe Fescue in the genus Festuca include Alpine Fescue, blue fescue, Pontic Fescue, Cluster Fescue, Hall's fescue.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Festuca — 20 Species

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Alpine Fescue
Festuca brachyphylla
NE 🐾
blue fescue
Festuca glauca
NE 🐾
Pontic Fescue
Festuca pontica
EN 🐾
Cluster Fescue
Festuca paradoxa
EX 🐾
Hall's fescue
Festuca hallii
NE 🐾
Fescue
Festuca xenophontis
EN 🐾
Creeping Fescue
Festuca rubra
LC 🐾
wood fescue
Festuca altissima
NE 🐾
Nodding Fescue
Festuca subverticillata
NE 🐾
northern rough fescue
Festuca altaica
NE 🐾
Ovina
Festuca ovina
LC 🐾
Hard Fescue
Festuca trachyphylla
NE 🐾
Spiky Fescue
Festuca gautieri
NE
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Steppe Fescue
Festuca valesiaca
EX
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Baffin Island fescue
Festuca baffinensis
NE 🐾
Coast Fescue
Festuca elmeri
LC 🐾
Variousleaf fescue
Festuca heterophylla
NE 🐾
Viviparous Fescue
Festuca vivipara
LC 🐾
Frederiksen's fescue
Festuca frederikseniae
NE 🐾
Blue Fescue
Festuca longifolia
NE
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