Manual Of Grasses For North America
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Author |
: Mary E. Barkworth |
Publisher |
: University Press of Colorado |
Total Pages |
: 1552 |
Release |
: 2007-09-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781457180989 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1457180987 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Synopsis Manual of Grasses for North America by : Mary E. Barkworth
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.
Author |
: A. S. Hitchcock U.S. Dept. of Agriculture |
Publisher |
: Courier Corporation |
Total Pages |
: 574 |
Release |
: 2013-07-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780486317229 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0486317226 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (29 Downloads) |
Synopsis Manual of the Grasses of the United States, Volume One by : A. S. Hitchcock U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Volume 1 of the basic study of American grasses, both indigenous and escapes, cultivated and wild. Over 1400 species. Full descriptions, information. Total in set: over 1100 maps, illustrations. "A definitive work." — American Reference Books Annual.
Author |
: Albert Spear Hitchcock |
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: |
Total Pages |
: 1012 |
Release |
: 1935 |
ISBN-10 |
: UIUC:30112018388287 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Synopsis Manual of the Grasses of the United States by : Albert Spear Hitchcock
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: 1896 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:727198706 |
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: 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Synopsis Grasses of North America the Grasses Classified, Described and Each Genus Illustrated, with Chapters on Their Geographical Distribution and a Bibliography by :
Author |
: Albert Spear Hitchcock |
Publisher |
: Courier Corporation |
Total Pages |
: 514 |
Release |
: 1971-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780486227184 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0486227189 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Synopsis Manual of the Grasses of the United States by : Albert Spear Hitchcock
Volume 2 of the basic study of American grasses, both indigenous and escapes, cultivated and wild. Over 1400 species. Full descriptions, information. Total in set: over 1100 maps, illustrations. "A definitive work." — American Reference Books Annual.
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: Albert S. Hitchcock |
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: 1935 |
ISBN-10 |
: LCCN:unk82061919 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (19 Downloads) |
Synopsis Manual of the Grasses of the United States... by : Albert S. Hitchcock
Author |
: Albert Spear Hitchcock |
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Total Pages |
: 1062 |
Release |
: 1951 |
ISBN-10 |
: MINN:31951P00862942X |
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: 4/5 (2X Downloads) |
Synopsis Manual of the Grasses of the United States by : Albert Spear Hitchcock
Author |
: Albert Spear Hitchcock |
Publisher |
: Courier Corporation |
Total Pages |
: 574 |
Release |
: 1971-06-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780486227177 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0486227170 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Synopsis Manual of the Grasses of the United States by : Albert Spear Hitchcock
Volume 1 of the basic study of American grasses, both indigenous and escapes, cultivated and wild. Over 1400 species. Full descriptions, information. Total in set: over 1100 maps, illustrations. "A definitive work." — American Reference Books Annual.
Author |
: Sarah Chamberlain |
Publisher |
: Penn State Press |
Total Pages |
: 355 |
Release |
: 2018-04-09 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780271081793 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0271081791 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Synopsis Field Guide to Grasses of the Mid-Atlantic by : Sarah Chamberlain
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.
Author |
: Richard Dickinson |
Publisher |
: University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages |
: 830 |
Release |
: 2014-09-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780226076584 |
ISBN-13 |
: 022607658X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Synopsis Weeds of North America by : Richard Dickinson
American Horticultural Society Book Award Winner: “An essential reference for all who wish to understand the science of the all-powerful weed.” —Better Homes and Gardens “What is a weed,” opined Emerson, “but a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered?” While that may be a worthy notion in theory, these plants of undiscovered virtue cause endless hours of toil for backyard gardeners. Wherever they take root, weeds compete for resources, and most often win. They also wreak havoc on industry—from agriculture to golf courses to civic landscape projects, vast amounts of money are spent to eradicate these virile and versatile invaders. With so much at stake, reliable information on weeds and their characteristics is crucial. Richard Dickinson and France Royer shed light on this complex world with Weeds of North America. Organized by plant family, this encyclopedic volume features over five hundred species in two-page spreads with images and text identification keys. Species are arranged within family alphabetically by scientific name, and entries include vital information on seed viability and germination requirements. No matter what your philosophy on weeds, this guide provides much-needed background on these intrusive organisms. In the battle with weeds, knowledge truly is power, and Weeds of North America is perfect for gardeners, botanists, nature lovers, or anyone working in the business of weed ecology and control. “Royer’s photographs are almost perversely alluring. . . . How can you not be ensnared by a book populated by prostrate pigweed, tansy ragwort and dog-strangling vine?” —New York Times Book Review