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Product Identifiers

PublisherUniversity Press of Florida

ISBN-100813033195

ISBN-139780813033198

eBay Product ID (ePID)70950543

Product Key Features

Number of Pages384 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameGuide to Florida Grasses

SubjectPersonal & Practical Guides, Life Sciences / Botany, Plants / General

Publication Year2009

TypeNot Available

Subject AreaNature, Référence, Science

AuthorWalter Kingsley Taylor

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight26.9 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.3 in

Additional Product Features

LCCN2008-035073

TitleLeadingA

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal584/.909759

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

SynopsisGrasses comprise approximately a third of the Earth's vegetative cover and, as a group, have a wider distribution than any other plant family. This title includes details pertaining to the identification, structure, distribution, and uses of more than 200 of the most common grasses found in Florida and nearby states., "The first opportunity for both the native plant enthusiast and professional botanist to tackle the difficult family--presented in such a manner that it will make identifying the grasses a pleasure "--Paul Martin Brown, editor, North American Native Orchid Journal "A unique and important work that will assist many in identifying and appreciating an extremely important but challenging group of plants"--Paul A. Schmalzer, plant ecologist, Kennedy Space Center Grasses comprise approximately a third of the Earth's vegetative cover and, as a group, have a wider distribution than any other plant family. From wheat, rice, and sugarcane to bamboo and bermudagrass, humans have depended on grasses as sources of food, food for animals, lawns, and construction material for millennia. 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., "The first opportunity for both the native plant enthusiast and professional botanist to tackle the difficult family--presented in such a manner that it will make identifying the grasses a pleasure!"--Paul Martin Brown, editor, North American Native Orchid Journal "A unique and important work that will assist many in identifying and appreciating an extremely important but challenging group of plants"--Paul A. Schmalzer, plant ecologist, Kennedy Space Center Grasses comprise approximately a third of the Earth's vegetative cover and, as a group, have a wider distribution than any other plant family. From wheat, rice, and sugarcane to bamboo and bermudagrass, humans have depended on grasses as sources of food, food for animals, lawns, and construction material for millennia. 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.

LC Classification NumberQK495.G74T39 2009