The Tortoise Club

Plant Name:

Chewings Fescue

Latin Name:

Festuca rubra commutata

Plant Type:

Grass

Edible Part:

Grass

About

Chewing’s fescue, also known as Red Fescue, is a subspecies of grass. It is a perennial plant very common in lawns throughout Europe. This plant contains a higher level of protein and should be fed sparingly, if at all.