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Field Guide to Water and Wetland Plants of the Prairies
Description
Lahring, Heinjo. 2001. A Field Guide to Water and Wetland Plants of the Prairie Provinces. Red Deer Press. Calgary, Alberta. Whether traveling by foot or canoe, wetland travelers will find A Field Guide to Water and Wetland Plants of the Prairies' field-friendly format, accessible descriptions, and hundreds of illustrations and photographs invaluable in making positive identifications. This indispensable guide includes:
- detailed descriptions of over 300 aquatic and terrestrial wetland species found across the prairies
- over 200 illustrations and photographs historical uses of water and wetland plants
- edible and poisonous plant information
- discussion of the ecological role of water plants in sustaining wetland habitats
- origins of scientific and common names
- glossary and index
Additional Information:
Regions: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Canada
Submitted by: WetlandNetwork