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The Tallgrass Prairie Center Guide to Seed and Seedling Identification in the Upper Midwest (Bur Oak Guide)

by Dave Williams

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Settlers crossing the tallgrass prairie in the early 1800's were greeted by a seemingly endless landscape of wildflowers and grasses, one of the most diverse ecosystems on our planet. Today, although the tallgrass prairie has been reduced to a tiny percentage of its former expanse, people are working to restore and reconstruct prairie communities. This lavishly illustrated guide to seeds and seedlings, crafted by Tallgrass Prairie Center botanist Dave Williams and illustrator Brent Butler, show more will insure that everyone from urban gardeners to grassland managers can properly identify and germinate show less

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An excellent reference for the natural gardner and wildflower enthesist to identify seedling wildflowers.

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Genres: Science & Nature, Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Reference
DDC/MDS: 581.7 — Natural sciences & mathematics Plants (Botany) Specific topics in natural history of plants Organography; Descriptive Anatomy
LCC: QK128 .W55 — Science Botany Botany General
BISAC: NAT NATURE Ecosystems & Habitats Plains & Prairies

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Published: 2010
Genres: Science & Nature, Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Reference
DDC/MDS: 581.7
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