Carex of Illinois and Surrounding States: The Oval Sedges -- Michael Murphy

A common group of plants in the Midwest's natural areas, the oval sedges supply food for wildlife while their roots bind the soil and their vegetation creates habitat. <i>Carex of Illinois and Surrounding States: The Oval Sedges</i> offers a guide to the identification, distribution, and natural history of this diverse group of plants. Focused on the Carex section <i>Cyperoideae</i>, the editors cover Illinois' twenty-five species, every oval sedge in Indiana and Kentucky, and nearly every species in Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin. A two-step process helps users recognize the notoriously difficult-to-identify plants while illustrations and labeled photographs aid users in evaluating morphological characteristics. The editors also furnish first-ever distribution maps for Illinois' recently described species and varieties plus up-to-date maps for nearly every other species. <p> Drawing on the study of thousands of specimens, <i>Carex of Illinois and Surrounding States: The Oval Sedges</i> is an invaluable resource for botanists, ecologists, environmental engineers, and professional and amateur environmentalists interested in a deeper understanding of these essential plants. </p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Michael Murphy, Greg Spyreas, Paul Marcum<br><b>Publisher:</b> University of Illinois Press<br><b>Published:</b> 01/07/2025<br><b>Pages:</b> 144<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.10lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 10.90h x 8.40w x 0.40d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 978025208846