Field Guide to Grasses of California Non-Fiction Southwestern CA

Southwestern CA

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Plant Characteristics Family Name Lamiaceae Species Name Salvia clevelandii 'Alpine' Common Name Alpine Cleveland Sage Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

Field Guide to Grasses of California Non-Fiction Southwestern CAGrasses and grasslands are of increasing interest to conservationists, biologists, and gardeners. There are more than 300 species of native California grasses and they are found in almost every climatefrom cool, wet forests to hot, dry deserts. Native grasses are also important to land restoration as they improve soil quality, increase water infiltration, and recycle nutrients. Their deep roots can tap soil water, which allows them to stay green year