Festuca argentina

Festuca argentina is a species of grass and a perennial herb; this species has a self-supporting growth form. This species is endemic to Argentina.^[2] This species often thrives in mountain slopes. This species was first described in 1935.^[3]

Festuca argentina
Scientific 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 Speg
Synonyms[1]
Festuca cavillieri Poa argentina

Characteristics

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