Grasses of the Texas Gulf Prairies and Marshes (W. L. Moody Jr. Natural History Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (761 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0890968896 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-23 |
| Language | : | English |
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STEPHAN L. HATCH is professor of rangeland ecology and management and curator of the Trace Herbarium at Texas A&M University.JOSEPH L. LYNN DRAWE is director of the Welder Wildlife Foundation, Sinton, Texas.. SCHUSTER is professor emeritus of rangeland ecology and management at Texas A&M University and a range and wildlife habitat
For convenience in locating specific taxa, the grasses are listed alphabetically by genus and then by species within genus; common names are provided when they are known. This field guide is a systematic and descriptive treatment of the grasses found on that coastal zone and includes keys to the 98 genera and 303 species. Species descriptions include information on longevity, dimensions of the entire plant and of the spikelets, and descriptions of the grass’s habitat and distribution and rating of its value for stock or wildlife. This region is also an excellent natural habitat for upland game and waterfowl and is an important recreational hunting and fishing area. Urban and industrial development has increased in the region as well; since World War II t
HATCH is professor of rangeland ecology and management and curator of the Trace Herbarium at Texas A&M University.JOSEPH L. SCHUSTER is professor emeritus of rangeland ecology and management at Texas A&M University and a range and wildlife habitat consultant.D. LYNN DRAWE is director of the Welder Wildlife Foundation, Sinton, Texas.. About the AuthorSTEPHAN L
"Excellent Reference" according to Craig. Grasses of the Texas Gulf Prairies and Marshes is an excellent reference book for anyone with an interest in the subject. The introduction and follow-on classification checklist form a useful foundation for subsequent detailed descriptions. It is well-illustrated, contains both common/generic