Sedges are key members of many Northwest ecosystems, performing critical roles in wetlands, prairies, savannas, steppes, and forests. They are often the dominant ground cover in flood plains, along stream banks, and in wet meadows and marshes. Their extensive, fibrous root systems prevent erosion by binding soils, while their dense foliage traps sediment, making them critical elements in the restoration of wetland and riparian systems. Field Guide to the Sedges of the Pacific Northwest is the first illustrated guide to all 164 species, subspecies, and varieties in the genus Carex that occur in Oregon and Washington and throughout the Pacific Northwest. Sedges can be challenging to identify with differences between species based on small, technical characters. After nearly fifteen years of research, Oregon botanists of the Carex Working Group have written this comprehensive guide, complete with identification keys, descriptions, color photographs, and distribution maps for each species, providing users with helpful tools and tips for identifying the plants in this challenging group. Information about sedge ecology, habitat management and restoration, ethnobotanical uses, and propagation enhances the guide’s utility. The Field Guide provides a comprehensive and essential resource for botanists, land managers, restoration ecologists, and plant enthusiasts. And, as the genus Carex becomes increasingly important amongst landscapers, nurseries, and gardeners, the guide will serve as a handy tool for choosing Northwest natives for the garden.
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The Carex Working Group is made up of Oregon botanists fascinated by sedges and other difficult-to-identify plant groups. The CWG came together in 1993 to map the distribution of Oregon’s sedges and incorporated in 2002. In addition to writing about and photographing sedges, the CWG contracts with public agencies and private companies to do plant inventories, plant identification workshops, and taxonomic research on plants of the western U.S.
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Great botanical field guide for the NW,
This review is from: Field Guide to the Sedges of the Pacific Northwest (Paperback)
Sedges (Carex spp.) are one of the most overlooked and common genera, are notoriously difficult to identify to species. This is a fantastic guide for the Pacific Northwest, and has excellent photographs of the species.
Not for the botanically faint of heart- sedges aren't very showy and their identification is very technical and minute. Sedge identification take patience, attention to detail, and some study of terminology- but if you are up to the challenge- this is the book for you. Hand lens required...
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Carex here I come!,
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This review is from: Field Guide to the Sedges of the Pacific Northwest (Paperback)
This book is awesome! It makes sedges accessible to those who do not dedicate their lives to sedge ID. Every species has a color photo, ID tips, and a detailed collection map. It really helps to narrow down your choices and make you feel confident in your decision. I don't have to ignore sedges any more. No more Carex sp., Carex here I come.
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