An Illustrated Guide to Common Grasses Sedges and Rushes of New Zealand

Discover the beauty of New Zealand's diverse flora with 'An Illustrated Guide to Common Grasses, Sedges and Rushes of New Zealand.' This comprehensive guidebook is essential for botanists, horticulturists, and plant enthusiasts alike. Authored by experts Paul Champion, Trevor James, Ian Popay, and Kerry Ford, this full-color identification manual features vibrant photographs and detailed illustrations that make recognizing grasses, sedges, and rushes easier than ever. Explore native and introduced species with clarity, thanks to easy-to-navigate sections and practical keys that simplify identification for users at all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a budding naturalist, this guide will transform how you engage with New Zealand's unique landscapes. Arm yourself with knowledge of the common grasses that grace our fields and gardens, as well as the invasive species that threaten local ecosystems. This illustrated guide not only provides you with critical details for accurate identification but also includes a comprehensive, fully illustrated color glossary that enhances your understanding of key terms and concepts. Say goodbye to outdated resources and embrace this vital reference for all who share a passion for New Zealand's botanical treasures. Enhance your knowledge and appreciation of the rich biodiversity in your backyard with this indispensable tool! Perfect for educators and students, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone curious about New Zealand's plant life. Get your copy today and take your first step towards becoming a local plant expert.

Author: Paul Champion Publisher: NZ Plant Protection Society





For many years those of us who have to identify grasses as part of our jobs or who just want to find out what plants are called have had to make do with tattered old copies of Lambrechsten's What grass is that? or imported works on British or Australian grasses, like Hubbard's Grasses of the British Isles. None of these books fully described the grasses now common in New Zealand, whose numbers have been boosted by the dramatic southward spread of sub-tropical grasses like Kikuyu, paspalum and the bristle grasses. This is the book that bridges the gap. Here at last is a full colour identification guide to grasses, sedges and rushes, groups of plants that are often confused and commonly put in the 'too hard' basket . 'Too hard' is no longer a valid excuse! This guide to grasses and grass-like plants is written for a wide audience, and features outstanding pictures of flowering plants as well as of the critical details needed for accurate identification. Features include an easy-to-follow format, with keys for each category (grass, sedge, rush) to aid identification, excellent colour photographs throughout, and a fully illustrated colour glossary. The authors are Paul Champion from NIWA, expert on plants of wet places; Trevor James of AgResearch, weed wizard and photographer; Ian Popay, formerly of both AgResearch and DOC and now of Landcare Research; and Kerry Ford of Landcare Research, professional agrostologist (look it up). An Illustrated Guide to Common Grasses, Sedges and Rushes of New Zealand covers both native and introduced species and therefore appeals to a wide audience from field professionals to keen amateurs.