Native Grasses by Meredith Mitchell

Native Grasses

An Identification Handbook for Temperate Australia

by Meredith Mitchell

Photographs by John Schneider

CSIRO, 2003, [Third Edition], ISBN 064306656X, colour photographs and illustrations, ring bound paperback

Very Good Condition, minor edge and shelf wear, previous owners’ inscription on title page (see photographs)

“Native Grasses: Identification handbook for temperate Australia is an easy-to-use tool for identifying some of the most common native grasses in temperate Australia.  The text describes 17 species in detail, covering general features as well as specific distinguishing features.  Full-colour photographs of the whole plant, as well as close-ups of significant parts of the plants such as the seedhead, leaf blade, seed and ligule, accompany each species description.
The handbook provides advice on grassland management as well as providing a greater understanding of the value of native grasses in terms of their benefit to the environment, agriculture, landscaping and upland hydrology.”