[The Fescue Grasses of Mt. Adams]

Idaho Fescue

Festuca idahoensis

The photo shown above shows the open inflorescence of Idaho fescue as seen on the south-facing slopes of the Ridge of Wonders at about 5560' at the southeastern corner of Mt. Adams...................July 30, 2005.

Island Springs Trail #66 on the eastern slopes of Mt. Adams........................August 12, 2006.

Island Springs Trail #66.....................August 12, 2006.

Another view of the open inflorescence of Idaho fescue as seen along the Island Springs Trail #66 on the eastern slopes of Mt. Adams.....................August 12, 2006.

Paul Slichter