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Plant Name:
California Fescue
Scientific Name:
Festuca californica
Description:
California Fescue is a native perennial grass with fine, blue-green foliage and dense bunching growth habit. It forms clumps of slender, arching leaves and produces delicate flower spikes.
Habitat:
Coastal prairies, meadows, woodland edges, open slopes
Fauna:
California Fescue provides habitat and food for a variety of wildlife species, including birds, small mammals, and insects. Its dense clumps provide cover and nesting sites for birds, while its seeds and foliage serve as a food source for wildlife.
Growing Conditions:
California Fescue prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of light conditions, from full sun to part shade.
Uses:
California Fescue is commonly used in native plant landscaping, erosion control, and habitat restoration projects. It is also a popular choice for meadow gardens and naturalized landscapes.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
California Fescue is sometimes referred to as "Pacific Fescue" or "Blue Fescue".
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