Down By the Los Angeles River Tree Field Guide to Grasses of

Field Guide to Grasses of California covers common native and naturalized grasses and

creamy pink flowers and a long bloom season

economic and cultural benefits

and garden conditions

Produces bright red (but not edible) berries in summer that birds enjoy

Down By the Los Angeles River Tree Field Guide to Grasses ofDown by the Los Angeles River presents a river that reflects the heart of LA itself. Unknown to many Angelenos, the Los Angeles River wends its way through LA, from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. For years, much of the river has been culverted in concrete channels, hidden from view except as an occasional backdrop to gritty Hollywood movie scenes. Recently, the river has seen a renaissance, with organizations such as Friends of the