Festuca novae-zelandiae is a species of long-lived caespitose grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to New Zealand. It is perennial and grows in temperate biomes. It was first described in 1903 by Eduard Hackel.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Hard Tussock being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Poaceae
- Genus
- Festuca
- Species
- Festuca novae-zelandiae
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