Common Veld And Pasture Grasses Of Natal

Common Veld and Pasture Grasses of Natal by N. M. Tainton and colleagues (1976, Shuter & Shooter) is a foundational reference on the grass species found throughout the Natal region of South Africa. Produced by leading agricultural and botanical researchers of the period, the book offers a detailed and practical overview of the grasses most significant to veld management, livestock grazing, pasture improvement, and rangeland ecology.

This authoritative guide provides identification notes, diagnostic features, habitat information, and agricultural relevance for each profiled species. It serves as an essential resource for farmers, botanists, rangeland managers, ecologists, and students seeking to understand the characteristics and productive value of Natal’s indigenous and naturalised grasses.

Because of its specialised regional focus and its importance in South African agricultural science during the 1970s, Common Veld and Pasture Grasses of Natal remains a valuable reference for collectors, researchers, and anyone interested in historical pasture management, veld ecology, and grassland biodiversity. This 1976 edition is particularly desirable as an original publication from Shuter & Shooter, a respected South African academic and educational press of the era.