Sedges of Karnataka (India) (Family Cyperaceae)

Book Details

• Author(s): V.P. Prasad & N.P. Singh

• Publisher: Scientific Publishers

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Year of Publication: 2002

• ISBN: 9788172333034

• Pages: 354

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 6.5 x 9.75 inches

• Weight: 750 grams

About the Book
This book offers a comprehensive account of the family of sedges, providing detailed descriptions of the species and their identification. The authors have spent six years studying hundreds of specimens to provide an accurate and thorough description of the taxa.

Key features of the book include:

• General Overview: The book covers the history, morphology, distribution, habitat, dispersal, and classification of sedges.

• Detailed Descriptions: A total of 163 species, 6 subspecies, and 9 varieties from 23 genera of sedges are thoroughly described.

• Illustrations: Sixty detailed illustrations covering almost all genera in the state make it easier for readers to identify the species.

• Identification Keys: The book includes keys to species and infra-specific taxa, based on characteristics from the descriptions, which will aid in accurate identification of sedges.

• Flowering and Fruiting Information: Information on the flowering and fruiting season, habitats, and distribution of each species is provided.

This book is a valuable resource for students, botanists, environmentalists, agriculturists, and foresters. Its wide-ranging distribution of species also makes it useful for identifying sedges in other parts of the country, particularly in peninsular India.