{"product_id":"field-guide-to-wisconsin-sedges-andrew-l-hipp-9780299225940","title":"Field Guide to Wisconsin Sedges: An Introduction to the Genus Carex (Cyperaceae)","description":"Sedges are among the world's most diverse and ecologically important plant families, with almost two hundred species in Wisconsin alone. These grass-like plants, found mostly in wetlands, are increasingly popular with landscapers and home gardeners. Learning to identify sedges is challenging, however, and the available technical guides to the sedge family can be overwhelming to a nonspecialist. \u003ci\u003eField Guide to Wisconsin Sedges \u003c\/i\u003eis a beautifully illustrated introduction to the largest sedge genus, \u003ci\u003eCarex, \u003c\/i\u003e which alone makes up about 7 percent of the flora of the upper Midwest. Written primarily for naturalists, wild plant enthusiasts, and native landscapers, this book is unique in its accessible format and illustrations. With this book, readers can learn to recognize key structures needed to identify approximately 150 \u003ci\u003eCarex \u003c\/i\u003especies found in Wisconsin. Author Andrew Hipp shows how to identify many of the major groupings of sedges that are used in guides to the genus throughout the world. \u003ci\u003eFi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eeld Guide to Wisconsin Sedges\u003c\/i\u003e includes information on habitat and range drawn from Hipp's extensive field experience and inspection of thousands of herbarium sheets. Primarily an identification guide, the book is also a valuable source of habitat information for landscapers, gardeners, and restorationists. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeatures: - Keys to all Wisconsin \u003ci\u003eCarex \u003c\/i\u003especies, arranged by section- Distribution maps for all species- Species descriptions and detailed habitat information for more than 50 common species- Color illustrations of whole plants or details for more than 70 species- Appendix summarizing dominant \u003ci\u003eCarex\u003c\/i\u003e species by Wisconsin habitat- A glossary of terms- Water-resistant paperback cover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrew L. Hipp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0299225941\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780299225940\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Wisconsin Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/06\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.28w x 0.63d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal Supplements\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/15\/2007 pg. 46","brand":"Andrew L. Hipp","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45477346771199,"sku":"9780299225940","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0910606d-3f17-4831-bd11-6360658286d6.jpg?v=1715919780","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/field-guide-to-wisconsin-sedges-andrew-l-hipp-9780299225940","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}