First Book of Grasses: The Structure of Grasses Explained for Beginners (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Agnes Chase

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1528366484 ISBN 13: 9781528366489

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Master the basics of grasses with an easy, beginner-friendly primer that makes botany approachable.

First Book of Grasses explains the structure of grasses in clear, practical terms and shows how to read botanical manuals. Written for newcomers, it guides you from the plant’s leaves and stems to the tiny spikelets and their flowers, with illustrations and step-by-step lessons that build confidence as you go.

Organized for steady learning, the book includes a structured introduction, detailed lessons, and diagrams that illuminate how grasses are classified and how they vary across species. It emphasizes observation and hands-on study, so you can recognize key features in the field or a herbarium.

• Structured lessons that cover spikelets, inflorescences, and other grass parts.
• Diagrams and illustrations to aid identification and understanding.
• Guidance on using botanical terminology and Latin names without becoming overwhelmed.
• Practical exercises and reviews to reinforce what you’ve learned.

Ideal for readers beginning their study of grasses, gardeners, students, and anyone curious about plant structure.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528366484
• ISBN 13: 9781528366489
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 137