{"product_id":"grasses-of-colorado-paperback","title":"Grasses of Colorado - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert B. Shaw\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis systematic treatment of Colorado grasses will help students, naturalists, botanists, ecologists, agronomists, range scientists, and other interested readers identify and learn about this unique and economically important plant family. \u003ci\u003eGrasses of Colorado\u003c\/i\u003e describes all grasses known to occur in the state outside of cultivation: more than 300 native, introduced, naturalized, and adventive species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColorado's elevation range of more than 11,000 feet creates a wide variety of habitats that supports a spectacular diversity of grasses. With 335 known species, Colorado has one of the most diverse and extensive grass floras in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComprehensive coverage, useful keys, and detailed species descriptions in \u003ci\u003eGrasses of Colorado\u003c\/i\u003e will make this volume the standard reference for years to come. Robert B. Shaw provides overviews of Colorado's physiography and ecoregions and introduces the grass plant in plain, enjoyable text. He includes a checklist of Colorado grasses, a bibliography, and a glossary of terms that may be unfamiliar to nonspecialists. Line drawings, state distribution maps, and habitat notes for each species enable accurate plant identification, familiarity with regional ecogeography, and increased understanding of plant ecology of the Rocky Mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA monumental accomplishment certain to become the standard work on the subject, \u003ci\u003eGrasses of Colorado\u003c\/i\u003e synthesizes existing literature and incorporates recent scientific findings to offer a complete, current reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert B. Shaw\u003c\/b\u003e was a professor in the Department of Forest, Rangeland \u0026amp; Watershed Stewardship and director of the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands at Colorado State University. He is currently a professor of ecosystem science and management and associate director of the Institute of Renewable Natural Resources at Texas A\u0026amp;M University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 662\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 15, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461359091890,"sku":"9781607321392","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/f0d396761716d17ff5997731f8a8ac2d.webp?v=1778947612","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/grasses-of-colorado-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}