Plants of Central Texas Wetlands (Grover E. Murray Studies in the American Southwest)

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Along the San Marcos River, in and surrounding Palmetto State Park in south central Texas, lie more than five square kilometers of relict ecosystem referred to as the Ottine Wetlands. This wealthy and fascinating area of swamps, marshes, and ponds is located at the biogeographical divide separating the eastern plants and animals of america from their western counterparts, and likewise along a equivalent ecological boundary separating subtropical species from their more northern, temperate counterparts. Catalogued are more than 500 species, ranging from mosses and liverworts to flowering plants. Photographs and detailed descriptions aid in field recognition of more than 275 species; checklists are provided for the ones not treated within the text. An introductory chapter covers the region’s geology and soils, climate, postglacial history, plant communities, and biogeography and likewise serves as a guide to Palmetto State Park and its easily accessible nature trails. Scientific researchers and nature enthusiasts alike will appreciate this expert guide to one of the vital nation’s most distinctive ecosystems.
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