2015年3月26日 · Identification: Tall fescue is a coarse-textured (wide-bladed), bunch-type grass. Improvements in tall fescue leaf texture have resulted in more fine-bladed varieties/cultivars that have helped to increase the turf quality and use of this drought-tolerant turf in Indiana.

2023年5月30日 · Tall Fescue, Schedonorus arundinaceus, is a non-native, cool season grass found in fields, disturbed habitats, and planted as a lawn grass. Tall Fescue is a bunchgrass that grows two to five feet tall.

2022年12月13日 · Identification of the cool-season turfgrass species is not difficult once you learn how to recognize a few plant structures and some subtle features associated with those structures. Descriptions of the plant parts used in identification of turfgrasses are provided in the following paragraphs.

Tall fescue is probably the most widely planted cool season grass in the world. This guide will cover botany, history, cultural requirements, and strengths and weaknesses of this fascinating grass. Botanical Characteristics and Identification: Tall fescue is a cool season (C-3 metabolism) perennial grass adapted to a wide range of climate areas.

Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) is a perennial, cool-season bunchgrass that is grown for pasture, hay, and silage. Native to Europe and North Africa, it was introduced from Europe to North and South America. Tall fescue was introduced into the United States in the late 1800s.

Important Identifying Characteristics: Thick, wide leaves with prominent veins and the emerging leaves are rolled in the bud. There is no obvious ligule. Primary Uses: Hay, pasture and conservation.

Height: 24-48 inches. Inflorescence: Open panicle; 5 to 9 florets per spikelet. Culm: Round. Leaves: Dull upper surface; shiny underside; veins distinct; auricles usually blunt and hairy; low ligule; cross section of leaf blade flat. Click to expand each image and scroll through the gallery.

Success in identifying tall fescue depends on being able to locate and describe several vegetative plant parts. A 10X or 15X hand lens can be helpful when looking for small parts that distinguish turfgrasses. The morphological features listed here are used to identify tall fescue.

2023年12月6日 · Tall fescue (Schedonorus arundinaceus (Schreb.) Dumort.) is a deep-rooted, long-lived, sod-forming perennial grass that spreads by short underground stems called rhizomes. In Pennsylvania, it has been used primarily for conservation purposes but is well suited as hay, silage, or pasture.

2005年5月27日 · This week we rolled out the interactive, self-guided, online turfgrass identification tool, located at: http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/tool/index.html. Now you can probably identify the mystery grass in your lawn from the comfort of your own computer.