Sedges
Subtitle: Cyperus to Scleria
By: Robert H. Mohlenbrock ; illustrated by Freddä Burton and Mark W. Mohlenbrock
Edition: 2nd ed
Series: The illustrated flora of Illinois
Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Carbondale
Language: eng
Number of pages: 223
Subjects: Cyperaceae -- Illinois -- Identification; Cyperaceae -- Illinois -- Pictorial works; Cyperaceae -- Illinois -- Geographical distribution
Genres: Identification; Pictorial works
Description: "This second edition of Sedges: Cyperus to Scleria brings up to date the identification of species of sedges in Illinois (except Carex) since publication of the first edition in 1976." "During the intervening years, several additions to the sedge flora of Illinois have been made, and many new distributional records have been added. Also, a large number of nomenclatural changes have taken place, resulting in several alterations of scientific names. New illustrations have been provided for all of the additions." "In his introductory material for this updated edition, Robert H. Mohlenbrock discusses the morphology of sedges and the habitats where they can be found. Although the semitechnical keys and descriptions are familiar to experienced botanists, he has simplified them as much as possible to accomodate the novice in sedge identification. He has also included a new key to the sedges and to each genus in which additional species have been added." "For each species, Mohlenbrock has provided a description, statement of habitat and range, Illinois distribution, map, discussion, synonymy, and line illustrations showing its diagnostic features. Sedges: Cyperus to Scleria contains 128 illustrations."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-220)

Science copy given by Nancy Moeckel