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Fine-Leaf Sheep Fescue

Festuca filiformis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Liliopsida (百合纲)
Order
Poales (禾本目)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Festuca
Species
Festuca filiformis (Fine-Leaf Sheep Fescue)

Names in Other Languages

French fétuque capillaire
German Haar-Schaf-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 Fine-Leaf Sheep Fescue?
The scientific name of Fine-Leaf Sheep Fescue is Festuca filiformis. It belongs to the genus Festuca.
What is the conservation status of Fine-Leaf Sheep Fescue?
Fine-Leaf Sheep Fescue (Festuca filiformis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Fine-Leaf Sheep Fescue live?
Fine-Leaf Sheep Fescue is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Fine-Leaf Sheep Fescue belong to?
Fine-Leaf Sheep Fescue (Festuca filiformis) belongs to the genus Festuca, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Fine-Leaf Sheep Fescue endangered?
No, Fine-Leaf Sheep Fescue (Festuca filiformis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Fine-Leaf Sheep Fescue belong to?
Fine-Leaf Sheep Fescue (Festuca filiformis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Fine-Leaf Sheep Fescue?
The closest relatives of Fine-Leaf Sheep Fescue in the genus Festuca include Alpine Fescue, blue fescue, Pontic Fescue, Cluster Fescue, Hall's fescue.

Native Range — 9 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 🐾
Steppe Fescue
Festuca valesiaca
EX 🐾
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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