Biological Sciences

Wetland Plants of Illinois: A Complete Guide to the Wetland and Aquatic Plants of the Prairie State

Sold Out / Out of Stock

Wetland Plants of Illinois: A Complete Guide to the Wetland and Aquatic Plants of the Prairie State

Wetland Plants of Illinois is the first field guide to all the vascular plants found in the wetland and aquatic habitats of Illinois. From the bogs and marshes of northeastern Illinois to the bald cypress swamps at the southern tip of the state, this book is a comprehensive, easy-to-use guide to these diverse habitats. Included are Illinois' plants of bogs, fens, swamps, marshes, wet meadows, and floodplain forests, plus the aquatic plants of lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams.

Fully illustrated with line drawings and many photographs, this book is an essential reference for botanists, natural resource managers, environmental consultants, students, educators, and anyone simply wanting to learn more about these fascinating places.

Complete coverage of wetland and aquatic species within four major groups â€¢ Ferns and Fern Allies â€¢ Conifers â€¢ Dicots â€¢ Monocots

Includes: â€¢ Over 800 plant species in 109 plant families â€¢ Each species described (including its habitat) and illustrated â€¢ Easy-to-use keys to each plant family, genus, and species â€¢ Endangered and threatened wetland plants â€¢ US Fish and Wildlife Service wetland status indicators â€¢ Native or introduced in Illinois

Country	USA
Author	Steve W Chadde
Binding	Paperback
EAN	9781463589264
ISBN	1463589263
Label	CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Manufacturer	CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	622
PublicationDate	2011-09-24
Publisher	CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Studio	CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

You might also like...

Illinois Wildflowers

Illinois Wildflowers

Tallgrass Prairie Wildflowers: A Field Guide to Common Wildflowers and Plants of the Prairie Midwest, 2nd Edition

Tallgrass Prairie Wildflowers: A Field Guide to Common Wildflowers and Plants of the Prairie Midwest, 2nd Edition