Grasses, Sedges, Rushes: An Identification Guide

256, 147 col photos, 416 b/w illus. . PB. NEW. . A guide to the grasses, sedges and rushes of the north-eastern United States. This elegant and easy-to-use guide is an updated and amended revision of Lauren Brown's seminal Grasses: An Identification Guide, which was first published in 1979. While maintaining the spirit and goals of the original edition-a portable, straightforward, and user-friendly guide for naturalists and plant enthusiasts-the new edition features over one hundred grasses, sedges, and rushes found in the northeast of the USA, presented with line drawings and colour photographs, concise descriptions, and details on the uses of various plants throughout history. In addition, the authors are careful to highlight the subtle differences in similar species to avoid confusion, as well as offering relevant notes on plant survival strategies, invasiveness, and how different plants fit within the broader ecological landscape. Devoid of technical jargon, this volume is an indispensable tool for those curious about the often-overlooked grasses, sedges and rushes that surround us. [9780300236774].…