Know Your Grasses
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- August 31, 2021
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Overview
Grasses are one of Texas' most valuable natural resources. This publication will introduce you to the amazing variety of native and introduced grasses in Texas. Plants are arranged alphabetically by common name, with scientific names given for clarity and reference. Each grass is illustrated by line drawing and carefully described, with information about the areas of the state in which it can be found.
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