Grasses Of The Texas Gulf Prairies And Marshes

Author : Stephan L. Hatch
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780890968895
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Grasses of the Texas Gulf Prairies and Marshes written by Stephan L. Hatch and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The coastal prairies and marshes of the Texas Gulf Coast are among the richest grazing lands in the state. Traditionally they have been the site of some of the largest ranches in Texas; today the ranches are primarily cow-calf operations that use forage grasses as well as "tame" grasses such as Bermuda and some bluestems. This region is also an excellent natural habitat for upland game and waterfowl and is an important recreational hunting and fishing area. Urban and industrial development has increased in the region as well; since World War II the prairies and marshes have seen the greatest industrial development of any part of the state, and the effects of that development on the environment are of great concern. Grasses of the Texas Gulf Prairies and Marshes serves as a useful manual for the identification and study of grasses of the prairies and marshes adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico from northern Mexico to western Louisiana. This field guide is a systematic and descriptive treatment of the grasses found on that coastal zone and includes keys to the 98 genera and 303 species. For convenience in locating specific taxa, the grasses are listed alphabetically by genus and then by species within genus; common names are provided when they are known. Species descriptions include information on longevity, dimensions of the entire plant and of the spikelets, and descriptions of the grass's habitat and distribution and rating of its value for stock or wildlife. The notes on abundance, habitat, and distribution provide information on the ecological niche of each species. Where known, the requirements of the species, such as moisture, soil, and other environmental conditions are given. Heavily illustrated with line drawings of grass plants and plan parts, this field guide will be useful for stock raisers, wildlife managers, and environmentalists as well as grass taxonomists and range scientists.

Author : J. H. Everitt
Publisher : Grover E. Murray Studies in th
ISBN 13 : 9780896726680
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Grasses of South Texas written by J. H. Everitt and published by Grover E. Murray Studies in th. This book was released on 2011 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Field guide to grasses of the South Texas Plains and adjacent Gulf prairies and marshes; includes detailed keys, descriptions, and color photographs. A reference for grass identification in Texas, the southwestern United States, and northern Mexico"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Robert B. Shaw
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1603441867
Total Pages : 1098 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Guide to Texas Grasses written by Robert B. Shaw and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2012-06-21 with total page 1098 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this new, complete Guide to Texas Grasses, Robert B. Shaw and the team at the Texas A&M University Institute of Renewable Natural Resources provide an indispensable reference to the world’s most economically important plant family. After discussing the impact of grass on our everyday lives as food, biofuels, land restoration, erosion control, and water become ever more urgent issues worldwide—the book then provides:a description of the structure of the grass plant;details of the classification and distribution of Texas grasses;brief species accounts;distributional maps;color photographs;plus black-and-white drawings of 670 grass species—native, introduced, and ornamental. Scientific keys help identify the grasses to group, genera, and species, and an alphabetized checklist includes information on: origin (native or introduced); longevity (annual or perennial);growth season (cool or warm season); endangered status;and occurrence (by ecological zone). A glossary, literature citations, and a quick index to genera round out the book. Guide to Texas Grasses is a comprehensive treatment of Texas grasses meant to assist students, botanists, ecologists, agronomists, range scientists, naturalists, researchers, extension agents, and others who work with or are interested in these important plants.

Author : Quentin Steitz
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 1477306625
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Grasses, Pods, Vines, Weeds written by Quentin Steitz and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2015-02-18 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Purple three-awn. Tree of heaven. Alamo vine. Narrowleaf cattail. These exotic and fanciful names conjure up visions of lush foliage, colorful grasses, and dense plant life. They are, in fact, names of native and naturalized Texas plants—grasses, pods, vines, and weeds. Lovely and all-too-often overlooked in nature, they become ornamental delights when used imaginatively and decoratively. Grasses, Pods, Vines, Weeds introduces 44 of Texas' most common and important naturals. Quentin Steitz shows how to recognize them and discover their aesthetic wealth. By taking the reader through all of the steps involved in utilizing naturals—from harvest to design—her book becomes an important tool for floral and landscape designers, decorators, horticulturalists, home gardeners, botanists: all those people who enjoy hands-on experience with Texas' vast array of native and naturalized plants. The book presents clear and concise descriptions of many Texas naturals, accompanied by approximately 150 full-color photographs showing each in one or more stages of growth and also in a design. The reader can see the plant as it looks not only in the wild but also in an arrangement. The author offers techniques on how the species can be prepared for display, discussing drying and arranging. And a chapter on cultivation and conservation suggests to outdoor enthusiasts species they can grow for decorative natural materials as well as conserve and appreciate in the wild. Grasses, Pods, Vines,Weeds is enhanced by flora selected, collected, prepared, and dried by the author. These hand-culled materials have been used in designs contributed by some nineteen notable floral designers as well as the author. The text and designs combine to reveal the fresh, creative applications of Texas' decorative naturals and to increase our pleasure in the wonders of natural Texas.

Author : Frank W. Gould
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Grasses of the Texas Coastal Bend written by Frank W. Gould and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Brian Loflin
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1585444677
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Grasses of the Texas Hill Country written by Brian Loflin and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2006-04-04 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This photographic guide to grasses gives all who have been frustrated trying to identify these difficult plants an easy-to-use, visually precise, and information-packed field guide to seventy-seven native and introduced species that grow in the Texas Hill Country and beyond. With a blade of grass in hand, open this book and find: Handy thumb guides to seedhead type, the most visible distinguishing characteristic to begin identification. Color photographs of stands of grasses and detailed close-ups. Concise information about economic uses, habitat, range, and flowering season. Quick-reference icons for native status, toxicity, growing season, and grazing response

Author : Roy L. Lehman
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781603441308
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Plants of the Texas Coastal Bend written by Roy L. Lehman and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2009-02-27 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For everyone who studies or simply enjoys the impressive variety of wild plants that grow in the counties of Texas' coastal bend, here is an authoritative, user-friendly book that will make an excellent reference.

Author : Stephan L. Hatch
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1623493250
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Field Guide to Common Texas Grasses written by Stephan L. Hatch and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2016-02-25 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering 172 species of the most significant common grasses growing in Texas, this complete update of the now-classic Common Texas Grasses: An Illustrated Guide contains range maps and color images of the inflorescences and spikelets of each species along with the detailed, black-and-white illustrations found in the original volume. Identifying descriptive text, keys to genera and species, a checklist, and a glossary round out this standard field reference for botanists, students, and naturalists.

Author : Charles D. Stutzenbaker
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781603442220
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Aquatic and Wetland Plants of the Western Gulf Coast written by Charles D. Stutzenbaker and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Original edition published by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 1999"--T.p. verso.

Author : Alfred Richardson
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 0292757166
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wildflowers and Other Plants of Texas Beaches and Islands written by Alfred Richardson and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2013-10-11 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner, Carroll Abbott Memorial Award, Native Plant Society of Texas, 2002 Many visitors to Texas beaches see only the sands between the surf and the first low dunes. Because few plants grow there, it's easy to get the impression that Texas beaches consist mostly of barren sand—while just the opposite is true. Beyond the dunes grow an amazing variety and abundance of native plants. Many of them, like Indian Blanket, Goldenrod, and Seaside Gerardia, produce great splashes of flowering color. Others display more modest flowers or are interesting for their growing habits. In all, over seven hundred species of flowering plants grow on Texas beaches and islands. This handy field guide will aid you in identifying some 275 common and/or noteworthy flowering plants of the Texas beaches and islands from the Rio Grande to the Louisiana border. Each plant is illustrated by a color photograph, accompanied by a description of its appearance, habitat, and blooming time. The plants are grouped by families, which in turn are arranged according to relationships and similarities for easy reference. An introduction to beach habitats and plant life, references for further reading, and a glossary of terms make this book fully useful for everyone who wants a good, general understanding of beach plant life and wildflowers.