Publisher's Synopsis
Aquatic Plants of the Pacific Northwest with Vegetative Keys is a comprehensive guide to the identification of aquatic plants found in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Written by Albert Newton Steward, the book contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of over 200 species of aquatic plants, including both native and introduced species.The book is organized into two main sections. The first section provides an introduction to the ecology and classification of aquatic plants, as well as information on their morphology and reproduction. The second section is a detailed guide to the identification of individual species, organized by family.Each species description includes information on its habitat, distribution, and physical characteristics, as well as detailed illustrations of its vegetative features. The book also includes a series of vegetative keys, which allow readers to identify plants based on their leaves, stems, and other vegetative features.Overall, Aquatic Plants of the Pacific Northwest with Vegetative Keys is an essential resource for anyone interested in the identification and study of aquatic plants in this region. Its detailed descriptions, illustrations, and keys make it a valuable tool for students, researchers, and naturalists alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.