Festuca Ovina is a type of grass commonly known as sheep fescue. Synonyms for this plant include Festuca filiformis, Festuca brevipila, and Festuca rubra. Festuca filiformis is a subspecies of Festuca Ovina and is commonly called slender fescue. Festuca brevipila, also a subspecies, is known as the short-haired fescue. Festuca rubra, on the other hand, is a different species of grass but has similar characteristics and is sometimes called creeping red fescue. All of these grasses are commonly used in landscaping and pastures due to their low maintenance and drought tolerance.