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Tidal Wetland Plants Of Virginia, Gene M. Silberhorn

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This field book was written for those who want to know more about the common tidal wetland plants in Virginia and adjacent coastal states. Extensive field work has shown that these species are commonly found in saltwater, brackish water and freshwater marshes and swamps.

The text is presented in a non-technical vein. However, some of the more important and interesting plant characteristics that need to be explained are done so in basic botanical terms. For this reason a glossary is included for the reader's convenience.

A descriptive key is provided in order to facilitate the identification of species contained in …