Ornamental Grasses and Grasslike Plants
The Gramineae, or grass family, is second in size only to the Compositeae, or sunflower family. It is among the most important plant families in the world. The major food crops of the world are found in the grass family. From time immemorial, grasses have provided food and shelter for humanity, dome...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer US
1990, 1990
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1990 |
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1 Ornamental Grasses
- Types and Kinds
- Garden Types
- Adaptation
- Uses
- Selected Species
- Reference
- 2 Bamboo
- Origin, Types, Propagation, and Growth Habit
- Economic and Horticultural Importance
- Establishment, Maintenance, and Eradication
- Shade Tolerance and Winter Hardiness
- Uses
- Selected Species
- References
- 3 Grasslike Plants
- Variation among Grasslike Plants
- Plant Tolerance
- Winter Hardiness
- Uses
- Selected Species
- References
- 4 Rushes and Sedges
- Composition, Characteristics, and Distribution
- Cyperaceae or Sedge Family
- Winter Hardiness, Size, Form, Color, and Growth Habit
- The Rush Family, Juncaceae
- Selected Species
- References
- Appendix 1 Uses of Ornamental Grasses
- Appendix 2 Uses of Bamboo
- Appendix 3 Uses of Grasslike Plants
- Appendix 4 Uses of Rushes and Sedges
- Appendix 5 Plant Hardiness Zones Map