Vulpia membranacea
Festuca membranacea
- Native to:
- Algeria, Baleares, Belgium, Corse, Cyprus, France, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, NW. Balkan Pen., Palestine, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia, Türkiye
Corte Bonifacis,Tizi Reniff,Bouby, H.,Rotereau, L.,J. A. Battandier,Holmgren, Arthur H. (Arthur Herman), 1912- Reveal, James L Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station (Ogden, Utah) 1n,Trimen, Henry, 1843-1896 Britten, James, 1846-1924 Ramsbottom, John, 1885- Seemann, Berthold, 1825-1871 Rendle, A. B. (Alfred Barton), 1865-1938,Garcke, Aug. Schlechtendal, D. F. L. von,Jacint Barrera i Arenas (www.wikidata.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Festuca
- Species:
- Festuca membranacea
- USDA Symbol:
- VUME3
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from base after fire; tolerates periodic burning typical of grassland habitats.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean regions; prefers open, sunny areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI