Coast fescue facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Festuca elmeri |
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Festuca
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Festuca elmeri, also known as coast fescue or Elmer's fescue, is a type of grass. This plant is a bunchgrass, which means it grows in clumps rather than spreading out. You can find it naturally in the US states of California and Oregon. It often prefers to grow in wet, shady spots, especially in areas near the coast.
What is Coast Fescue?
Coast fescue is a specific kind of grass that belongs to the Festuca genus. It's known for growing in distinct bunches or clumps. This plant is an important part of the natural environment in its native regions.
How Does Coast Fescue Look?
This fescue grass grows in thin clumps with straight stems that can reach up to one meter (about 3 feet) tall. Its leaves are a bit fuzzy and can be quite long, from 10 to 40 centimeters (about 4 to 16 inches).
The plant's flower cluster, called an inflorescence, hangs down. It holds small parts called spikelets, which are each about a centimeter (about half an inch) long. These spikelets have light-colored, hair-like parts called awns.
