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Festuca argentina

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Festuca argentina
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Pooideae
Genus: Festuca
Species:
F. argentina
Binomial name
Festuca argentina
Synonyms[1]
  • Festuca cavillieri
  • Poa argentina

Festuca argentina is a species of grass and a perennial herb, these species have a self-supporting growth form. This species is endemic to native to Argentina.[2] This species often thrive in mountain slopes. This species was first described in 1935.[3]

Characteristics

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Festuca argentina can grow up to 28 centimetres, and have simple but broad leaves.[2]This species can clump to a meter high wlong with a long growth period. This species is poisnous to cattle and goats as when consumed, causes a condition called huaicú disease, which can interrupt the reproductive system among cattles, this often happens when overgrazing occurs. Due to its appearance, it can stand out amongst many grasses.

References

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  1. ^ "Gbif - Festuca argentina". Gbif. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  2. ^ a b "Eol - Festuca argentina". Eol. Retrieved 2022-08-23.
  3. ^ "Festuca argentina (Speg.) Parodi". POWO. Retrieved 10 May 2023.