Tall Fescue (Lolium arundinaceum) (22/05/2022) Footpath across field from Bramber leading to downs link path to Shoreham, Steyning. Quite different to Red and other fescues in that it has more florets per spikelet making it look more substantial than e.g. Red Fescue.
Tall Fescue (Lolium arundinaceum) (22/05/2022) Footpath across field from Bramber leading to downs link path to Shoreham, Steyning. The stems can be green or reddish as here. Note the large auricles at the base of the leaf. In young plants, they are wavy-edged (ciliate).
Tall Fescue (Lolium arundinaceum) (22/05/2022) Footpath across field from Bramber leading to downs link path to Shoreham, Steyning. An older specimen, the spikelets starting to open up as it comes into flower.
Tall Fescue (Lolium arundinaceum) (22/05/2022) Footpath across field from Bramber leading to downs link path to Shoreham, Steyning, W Sussex. This one the spikelets are starting to open as it is thinking of coming into flower!
Tall Fescue (Lolium arundinaceum) (16/06/2021) West Mill Lane, Small Dole, Henfield. A useful comparision: The Tall Fescue at the front - but behind it is Meadow Fescue. Quite different in their appearance.
