👉 Fescue is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. It belongs to the family of dicotyledonous plants, and its scientific name is Ficus elastica. These plants are native to the southern United States and Mexico. They are commonly known as fescue grasses, although they can also be found in other parts of North America. Fescues have leaves that are usually flat or slightly curved, with a thin, pale green sheen. The