Grasses Of Ontario

The grass family (Gramineae or Poaceae) is one of the largest families of flowering plants and one that is well represented in Ontario. This guide provides an account of the genera, species, and infraspecific taxa of native or introduced plants. Identification keys are provided to the genera, to the species within each genus, and to the main infraspecific taxa. Generic descriptions are provided, reflecting the characteristics common to the species occurring in Ontario and not necessarily applying to the genera as a whole. Formal descriptions of the species are not included, but outstanding diagnostic characteristics, particularly those noticeable in the field, are given. Photographs of individual florets or grains are provided for almost all the species.

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Southern Ontario features some of the most diverse landscapes in the country and includes unique ecological regions. This field guide covers the Greater Ontario Area and cottage country north to Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury and North Bay, from Windsor to Ottawa, as well as the Bruce Trail from Niagara Falls to Tobermory, Frontenac-Rideau Lakes, Point Pelee National Park, Manitoulin Island and Algonquin Provincial Park: - 760 species in 138 plant families - trees, shrubs and vines, wildflowers, grasses, rushes, sedges and ferns - extraordinarily beautiful photographs - common and scientific names - clear, concise text that helps with plant identification - intriguing notes providing information about habitat, ecology, similar species, edibility, traditional uses and origins of plant names