Field Guide to Grasses of California native plants

Field Guide to Grasses of California native plantsField Guide to Grasses of California By James P. Smith Jr. and Kathy Simpson Grasses and grasslands are of increasing interest to conservationists, biologists, and gardeners. There are more than 300 species of native California grasses and they are found in almost every climatefrom cool, wet forests to hot, dry deserts. Native grasses are also important to land restoration as they improve soil quality, increase water filtration, and recycle nutrients.

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The flowers are slightly gummy and covered with curly bracts

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illustrations by Kathleen O'Neill40 pages

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providing an intimate look at the natural history of this unique site

Index of Plant Names

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