Barkworth, Mary E., editorAnderton, Laurel K., editorCapels, Kathleen M., editorLong, Sandy, editorPiep, Michael B., editorRoché, Cindy Talbot, illustratorVorobik, Linda Ann, illustratorLong, Sandy, illustratorMiller, Annaliese, illustratorGunn, Bee F., illustratorRoberts, Christine, illustratorBlankenship, Mary S., illustratorIntermountain Herbarium, Utah State University, publisher2007-01-032007-01-032007http://hdl.handle.net/10217/87969Includes bibliographical references and index.Grasses are the world's most important plants. They are the dominant species over large parts of the earth's land surface, a fact that is reflected in the many different words that exist for grasslands, words such as prairie, veldt, palouse, and pampas to mention just a few. As a group, grasses are of major ecological importance, as soil binders and providers of shelter and food for wild animals, both large and small. Some grasses, such as wheat, rice, corn, barley, rye, tef, and sugar cane are major sources of calories for humans and their livestock.born digitalbooksengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.All rights reserved. User is responsible for compliance. Please contact University Press of Colorado at https://upcolorado.com/our-books/rights-and-permissions for use information.Grasses -- North America -- IdentificationGrasses -- United States -- IdentificationGrasses -- Canada -- IdentificationTextAccess is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University Denver, Regis University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University and Western Colorado University communities only.