Field Guide to the Sedges of the Pacific Northwest

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Sedges are key members of many Northwest ecosystems, performing critical roles in wetlands, prairies, savannas, steppes, and forests. They’re frequently the dominant ground cover in flood plains, along stream banks, and in wet meadows and marshes. Their extensive, fibrous root systems prevent erosion by binding soils, even as their dense foliage traps sediment, making them critical elements in the restoration of wetland and riparian systems. Field Guide to the Sedges of the Pacific Northwest is the first illustrated guide to all 164 species, subspecies, and varieties in the genus Carex that occur in Oregon and Washington and all the way through the Pacific Northwest. Sedges can also be challenging to identify with differences between species in response to small, technical characters. After nearly fifteen years of research, Oregon botanists of the Carex Working Group have written this comprehensive guide, complete with identification keys, descriptions, color photographs, and distribution maps for every species, providing users with helpful tools and tips for identifying the plants in this challenging group. Information about sedge ecology, habitat management and restoration, ethnobotanical uses, and propagation enhances the guide’s utility. The Field Guide provides a comprehensive and crucial resource for botanists, land managers, restoration ecologists, and plant enthusiasts. And, as the genus Carex becomes more and more important amongst landscapers, nurseries, and gardeners, the guide will serve as a handy gizmo for choosing Northwest natives for the garden.

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