Chewing's Fescue

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Festuca nigrescens

Chewing's Fescue, a reference photo
Photo: duffyr · CC0 1.0 (licence)

Festuca nigrescens, also known as the alpine Chewing's fescue, is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It was first described in 1788. It is perennial and grows in temperate biomes.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Chewing's Fescue 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 nigrescens

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