RANGE GRASSES OF HAWAIl - ctahr - University of Hawaii
RANGE GRASSES OF HAWAIl - ctahr - University of Hawaii
RANGE GRASSES OF HAWAIl - ctahr - University of Hawaii
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22, BULLETIN 65, HAWAII EXPERIMENT STATION<br />
No. 20. FESTUCA ELATIOR (14, pl. 81) .<br />
Q)mmon names: Meadow fescue, tall fescue<br />
Meadow fescue is found- growing throughout England and continental<br />
Europe. An erect perennial, 2 to 4 feet tall, it spreadd rapidly<br />
b.y means <strong>of</strong> creeping stems. It is said to be valuable for hay and for<br />
FIGURE 20.-Festuca elatior<br />
pasturage, and is. adapted to both dry and wet clinlates. In Europe<br />
it is grown in combination with ryegrass, orchard grass, timothy, and<br />
with red, white, and alsil{e clovers. The grazing qualities are said to<br />
be good. Meadow fescue did well in .the grass garden at Waimea,<br />
<strong>Hawaii</strong>, and seems to be worthy <strong>of</strong> further trial.<br />
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