California Grasses and Grasslands

California Grasses and Grasslands, first published in 1951 as California Grasslands and Range Forage Grasses by the California Agricultural Experiment Station, is a classic guide for identifying the important grass species in the state, plus provides an in-depth look at the ecology and management of each species. Included are numerous line-drawings, plus identification keys, a glossary, and a checklist to the state's more than 400 grass species. Introductory chapters describe the various grass-dominated habitats of California and discuss their status and management. Although slightly dated in terms of taxonomic nomenclature, users of this guide will be able to correctly identify most of California's important grasses, plus learn more about the various grassland types found in the state. Authors Arthur Sampson, Agnes Chase, and Donald Hedrick were noted experts in the field of grass identification and grassland ecology and management.