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Manual of Grasses for North America

Author : Mary E. Barkworth
Publisher : University Press of Colorado
ISBN 13 : 1457180987
Total Pages : 1552 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (571 download)

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Download or read book Manual of Grasses for North America written by Mary E. Barkworth and published by University Press of Colorado. This book was released on 2007-09-15 with total page 1552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grasses are the world’s most important plants. They are the dominant species over large parts of the earth’s land surface, a fact that is reflected in the many different words that exist for grasslands, words such as prairie, veldt, palouse, and pampas to mention just a few. As a group, grasses are of major ecological importance, as soil binders and providers of shelter and food for wild animals, both large and small. Some grasses, such as wheat, rice, corn, barley, rye, tef, and sugar cane are major sources of calories for humans and their livestock; others, primarily bamboos, are used for construction, tools, paper, and fabric. More recently, the seed catalogs that tantalize gardeners each winter have borne witness to an increasing appreciation of the aesthetic value of grasses. The Manual of Grasses for North America is designed as a successor to the classic volume by Hitchcock and Chase. It reflects current taxonomic thought and includes keys, illustrations, and distribution maps for the nearly 900 native and 400 introduced species that have been found in North America north of Mexico. In addition, it presents keys and illustrations for several species that are known only in cultivation or are of major agricultural significance, either as progenitors of bread wheat and corn or as a major threat to North American agriculture because of their ability to hybridize with crop species. The Manual of Grasses for North America is a major reference work for grasses that will retain its value for many years.

Field Guide to Grasses of the Mid-Atlantic

Author : Sarah Chamberlain
Publisher : Penn State Press
ISBN 13 : 0271081791
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Field Guide to Grasses of the Mid-Atlantic written by Sarah Chamberlain and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2018-04-09 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grasses are among the most ubiquitous plants on the planet. They inhabit a wide geographic range and are found in a variety of natural habitats. The small parts of the grass flower and specialized terminology, however, can make identifying grasses a challenging endeavor. Sarah Chamberlain’s Field Guide to Grasses of the Mid-Atlantic makes identification simpler for everyone—regardless of their previous botanical knowledge. Featuring an easy-to-use dichotomous key, this is a user-friendly guide to more than 300 types of grasses found from the Blue Ridge Mountains and southern plains to the Appalachians and the Allegheny Plateau. Each major entry contains detailed species diagrams as well as common names, habitats, and distribution. The book’s opening sections outline the parts of grass flowers and describe stem, leaf, and sheath characteristics. With a wealth of illustrations, instructions on how to use the key, and a glossary of terms, Field Guide to Grasses of the Mid-Atlantic is an indispensable reference for naturalists and conservationists, botanists, land management professionals, and students and scholars of mid-Atlantic flora.

Agnes Chase's First Book of Grasses

Author : Lynn G. Clark
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
ISBN 13 : 1588343731
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (883 download)

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Download or read book Agnes Chase's First Book of Grasses written by Lynn G. Clark and published by Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 2012-01-11 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For almost seventy-five years, Agnes Chase's First Book of Grasses has been the classic guide to the structure of this complex group of plants. Clearly written and copiously illustrated with line drawings, the book is accessible to those with little or no botanical training, yet it also is respected by botanists as an authoritative introduction to agrostology. Last updated in 1959, the book now has been thoroughly revised to reflect current scientific knowledge, nomenclature, and classification. Divided into twelve lessons, the guide first surveys the basic vegetative and reproductive parts of a grass plant, then in succeeding lessons takes up increasingly more complex modifications. Formally recognized groups of grasses are discussed in a taxonomic context, with the principal focus on grass structures, particularly those of inflorescences and spikelets. Virtually all of the species discussed are illustrated with detailed line drawings. With the addition in this edition of a lesson on bamboos, coverage now extends to tropical regions and encompasses all major groups of grasses. The book also includes a short biography of Agnes Chase in the foreword and, for the first time in this edition, a glossary accompanies the appendices on grass classification.

Grasses

Author : Lauren Brown
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780395628812
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (288 download)

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Download or read book Grasses written by Lauren Brown and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1979 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to identify 135 of the most common species of North American grasses, sedges, and rushes, with their economic and ecological importance.

Grasses, Sedges, Rushes

Author : Lauren Brown
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300236778
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Grasses, Sedges, Rushes written by Lauren Brown and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical and expertly illustrated field guide to over one hundred grasses, sedges, and rushes "No one will be able to claim that the identification of grasses, sedges, and rushes, which are of fundamental importance both environmentally and economically, are simply 'too difficult' after they have learned to use this excellent guide."--Peter Raven, President Emeritus, Missouri Botanical Garden This elegant and easy-to-use guide is an updated and amended revision of Lauren Brown's seminal Grasses: An Identification Guide, which was first published in 1979. While maintaining the spirit and goals of the original edition--a portable, straightforward, and user-friendly guide for naturalists and plant enthusiasts--the new edition features more than one hundred grasses, sedges, and rushes that are presented with line drawings and color photographs, concise descriptions, and details on the uses of various plants throughout history. In addition, the authors are careful to highlight the subtle differences in similar species to avoid confusion, as well as offering relevant notes on plant survival strategies, invasiveness, and how different plants fit within the broader ecological landscape. Devoid of technical jargon, this volume is an indispensable tool for those curious about the often-overlooked grasses, sedges, and rushes that surround us.

Guide to Texas Grasses

Author : Robert B. Shaw
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1603441867
Total Pages : 1098 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Guide to Texas Grasses written by Robert B. Shaw and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2012-06-21 with total page 1098 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this new, complete Guide to Texas Grasses, Robert B. Shaw and the team at the Texas A&M University Institute of Renewable Natural Resources provide an indispensable reference to the world’s most economically important plant family. After discussing the impact of grass on our everyday lives as food, biofuels, land restoration, erosion control, and water become ever more urgent issues worldwide—the book then provides:a description of the structure of the grass plant;details of the classification and distribution of Texas grasses;brief species accounts;distributional maps;color photographs;plus black-and-white drawings of 670 grass species—native, introduced, and ornamental. Scientific keys help identify the grasses to group, genera, and species, and an alphabetized checklist includes information on: origin (native or introduced); longevity (annual or perennial);growth season (cool or warm season); endangered status;and occurrence (by ecological zone). A glossary, literature citations, and a quick index to genera round out the book. Guide to Texas Grasses is a comprehensive treatment of Texas grasses meant to assist students, botanists, ecologists, agronomists, range scientists, naturalists, researchers, extension agents, and others who work with or are interested in these important plants.

A Guide to Florida Grasses

Author : Walter Kingsley Taylor
Publisher : University Press of Florida
ISBN 13 : 0813059623
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book A Guide to Florida Grasses written by Walter Kingsley Taylor and published by University Press of Florida. This book was released on 2009-05-10 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Guide to Florida Grasses offers an introduction to this vital and frequently neglected plant family. This richly illustrated reference includes complete details pertaining to the identification, structure, distribution, and uses of more than 200 of the most common grasses found in Florida and nearby states. With over 500 color images--some picturing species that have never been described with a published image--correctly identifying and selecting members of this important plant family has never been easier. Environmentalists, hikers, and nature lovers can take this book into the field or enjoy it at home. A Guide to Florida Grasses will be accessible and invaluable to professional botanists, commercial landscapers, homeowners, and plant enthusiasts alike.

A Field Guide to Nevada Grasses

Author : Barry Layne Perryman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Field Guide to Nevada Grasses written by Barry Layne Perryman and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

First Book of Grasses

Author : Agnes Chase
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781015714304
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (143 download)

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Download or read book First Book of Grasses written by Agnes Chase and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Grasses of Missouri

Author : Clair L. Kucera
Publisher : University of Missouri Press
ISBN 13 : 9780826211644
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (116 download)

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Download or read book The Grasses of Missouri written by Clair L. Kucera and published by University of Missouri Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Missouri's diverse landscapes, geology, and climate have endowed the state with a rich and varied grass flora. From tallgrass prairies to forested Ozarks to Mississippi lowlands, the state offers an array of grasses that can be classified into six subfamilies of the Poaceae, eighteen tribes, and eighty-seven genera. Significant changes have been made in grass classification since the first edition of The Grasses of Missouri was published in 1961, resulting in an increased emphasis on phyletic criteria. Recognizing the recent advances in classification and changes in nomenclature, as well as new additions to the flora, this newly revised edition serves as a compilation of the native and naturalized species and subspecific taxa found in Missouri. Formerly divided into two subfamilies, the Festucoideae and Panicoideae, the state's grass flora is now represented by six subfamilies. While the Panicoideae have remained intact, the traditional Festucoideae are now separated into smaller, more cohesive groupings. Further revisions have resulted in eighteen tribes compared to the twelve identified in the first edition. Covering more than 275 species and subspecific entities, The Grasses of Missouri is an essential research tool for identifying grasses, complete with working keys, descriptions, line drawings, distributions, a glossary, and a bibliography. The professional and lay person alike will benefit from this indispensable manual.

Grasses

Author : Nancy J. Ondra
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 158017423X
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Grasses written by Nancy J. Ondra and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From spring green to winter gold, the drama of grasses is nonstop. One of the few books available that advises the gardener on how to uses grasses in the garden, "Grasses" features plans and practical advice for more than 24 unique gardens. The book includes an identification guide to the plants and features more than 150 color photos, illustrations, and landscape plans.

Grasses in California

Author : Beecher Crampton
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520025073
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book Grasses in California written by Beecher Crampton and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1974 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grasses have been extremely important in California, with its rolling grass-covered hills and the green-to-gold seasonal cycle of many native grasses. This convenient pocket guide surveys the range and provides identification keys for the common introduced and native grasses.

Field Guide to Grasses of California

Author : James P. Smith
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520275683
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Field Guide to Grasses of California written by James P. Smith and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2014-09-12 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This alphabetical guide covers common native and naturalized grasses of California and features over 180 color illustrations to aid identification.

Grasses of the Great Plains

Author : James Stubbendieck
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 162349477X
Total Pages : 736 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (234 download)

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Download or read book Grasses of the Great Plains written by James Stubbendieck and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2017-02-17 with total page 736 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vast swath of prairie situated between the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains, the North American Great Plains extend across ten states in the United States and three provinces in Canada. The dominant vegetation is grass—both the native species that have long thrived here and the cultivated crops such as corn, wheat, and sorghum that are the result of human agricultural activity. This comprehensive guide, written by three grass specialists, is an invaluable tool for identification of the approximately 450 species of grasses that occur on the Great Plains. In each description, the authors cover distribution, habitat, forage value, and toxicity and include a detailed black-and-white illustration of the grass as well as a range map. Intended as a reference for landowners, rangeland specialists, students, state and federal agency professionals, and nongovernment conservation organizations, Grasses of the Great Plains will serve a wide audience of users involved in and dedicated to grassland management.

Grasses of the Northeast

Author : Dennis W. Magee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781625340986
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book Grasses of the Northeast written by Dennis W. Magee and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this up-to-date treatment of the grasses of greater New England, Dennis Magee provides an invaluable resource for a wide range of readers. The only comprehensive technical guide devoted exclusively to this region, Grasses of the Northeast includes an illustrated glossary of essential terms and concepts and a "how to use this manual" section. A DVD-ROM with a multiple-entry identification guide and hundreds of accompanying photographic images of individual species is provided in a sleeve inside the back cover. Book jacket.

Identification Guide to Southern African Grasses

Author : Lyn Fish
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781928224006
Total Pages : 798 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book Identification Guide to Southern African Grasses written by Lyn Fish and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Grasses are very important features of the landscape and occur to a greater or lesser extent in all of the vegetation types of southern African. The importance of good grazing grasses for both wild and domesticated animals is well known. Some species are indicators of good or bad veld management and are useful to farmers and conservators. Crop farmers have to deal with undesirable grasses in their fields and the custodians of our indigenous vegetation need to correctly identify any alien invaders. This identification guide relies primarily on the use of keys and descriptive information to aid the user in identifying a grass species. It contains some of the best information needed to identify southern African grasses. Keys to grass genera and species are provided, and in some instances also keys to easily confused taxa. For each species, a combination of useful characters is provided, and where applicable, line drawings of the spikelet or parts thereof accompany the identification keys. Species descriptions and distribution maps are hugely important and add to the identification of grasses."--Back cover.

Sports Turf and Amenity Grasses

Author : David E Aldous
Publisher : Landlinks Press
ISBN 13 : 0643099603
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Sports Turf and Amenity Grasses written by David E Aldous and published by Landlinks Press. This book was released on 2002-06-13 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sports Turf and Amenity Grasses is a comprehensive reference for anyone involved with the selection and maintenance of grasses used in sports and amenity areas in all areas. It provides a means to identify these grasses through keys, descriptions and photographs, and also provides detailed information on sowing, oversowing, stolonising and mowing heights. The performance of each grass is assessed and detailed comments made on positive and negative aspects of its use. A grass’s tolerance to high temperature, frost, drought, shade, wet soil, salinity, low soil fertility, wear and close mowing is given in a table with each aspect rated. Further comments are made on how well it combines with particular grasses and on issues such as seedling vigour and sowing times.