Contributions

  • Chase, Agnes, 1869-1963. - Contributor

Publication

1971 - Dover Publications, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

260,000 words, Guess

Page Count

1,040 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • LibraryThing326797
  • Goodreads1007758

Classifications

  • DDC584/.9/0973
  • LCCQK495.G74 H525 1971

Description

Definitive encyclopedia of U.S. grass life. It is the only complete manual of U.S. grasses available and one of the basic reference works in U.S. plant life. It catalogs and describes in detail all 1398 numbered species in 169 numbered genera found in this country. Each species is given thorough botanical description. Proper planting season and range of distribution are noted. Outlines common uses and discusses in general terms distribution, classification, nomenclature, and common names. The appended synonomy of alternate names of each species provides an authoritative taxonomy.

Subjects

Topics

BotanyGrassesPoaceaeIdentificationGrasses -- United States -- Identification

Places

Other Editions

  • Manual of the grasses of the United States.Dover Publications1971

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