
This book focusses on grasses & grass-like species that are most commonly encountered in Alberta rangelands. The introduction explains the content & format of the book and reviews the characteristics & plants of the Prairie, Parkland, Foothills, Boreal Forest, and Montane ecoregions. The main section contains an identification key, followed detailed descriptions of species arranged in taxonomic order. Information provided in the descriptions includes physical characteristics, habitat, geographic distribution, forage value, response to grazing, description of similar species if applicable, and other information in notes. Includes index and glossary.
Page Count:
335
Publication Date:
2001-01-01
ISBN-10:
0773261540
ISBN-13:
9780773261549
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