Discover the beauty and diversity of New Zealand's unique flora with *An Illustrated Guide to Common Grasses, Sedges and Rushes of New Zealand*. Authored by experts in plant sciences, this comprehensive guide provides an accessible and detailed exploration of native and introduced species of grasses, sedges, and rushes. Perfect for botanists, gardeners, and nature enthusiasts alike, this colorful identification guide bridges the gap left by outdated resources. No longer will you have to rely on tattered books or foreign texts — this guide is tailored specifically for the New Zealand environment.

Inside, you will find:
- Stunning full-color photographs that capture the flowering plants and are vital for accurate identification.
- A user-friendly format featuring keys for easy identification among the different categories: grasses, sedges, and rushes.
- A fully illustrated glossary providing essential terminology.
- Expert insights from renowned authors including Paul Champion from NIWA, providing knowledge on wetland plants, and others from AgResearch and Landcare Research.

Empower yourself with the knowledge to identify and appreciate the rich tapestry of New Zealand’s plant life. This guide ensures that no plant remains 'too hard' to identify ever again. Available for immediate shipment within New Zealand, enjoy the convenience of local delivery without any unexpected import charges or customs duties. Smartfox NZ offers combined shipping for your convenience.

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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.

We are happy to combine shipping. Smartfox is a NZ owned business located in Auckland. This product is in stock in NZ which means no unexpected import charges, custom duty or tax.