Yorkshire Fog

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Common Velvetgrass/Yorkshire Fog
Velvety leaves of Holcus lanatus
Yorkshire fog on a fine fescue tee


  • Scientific Name: Holcus lanatus L.


  • Common Names: Common Velvetgrass (United States), Bambagione pubescente, Karvamesiheinä, Klosowka welnista (Polish), Meadow softgrass, Mesquite, Mesquite grass, Tufted softgrass, Velvetgrass, Yorkshire Fog



  • Geographic Distribution: North America, Africa, Europe, East Asia, Australia, South America



  • Photosynthetic Apparatus: C3


  • Major Identifying Characteristic: Rolled vernation. Gray-ish green, velvety tufted grass. Ligule medium-tall, notched or jagged membrane. Pale green-purple flower panicles dense, plume-like.
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