Mosses lichens and ferns of Northwest North America

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This book brings the small yet beautiful world of mosses, liverworts, lichens, and ferns to those interested in understanding more about their surroundings and the fascinating world of our Northwest nature. These plants are relatively inconspicuous plants which nonetheless play significant roles in the ecology of forests and tundra. Mosses Lichens and Ferns helps answer questions about colorful and mossy-like growths found on rocks and trees, carpeting the forest floor, or clinging to rocks along the water's edge, plus the ferns. The book includes a short technical key plus hundreds of vivid color photographs in a well-organized format. More than 370 species are included in the text, each illustrated in color, and covering the region from southern Oregon to Alaska and from the Pacific Ocean to Montana and Saskatchewan, this guide features: * Over 370 of the most common species enhanced with photos; * Hundreds of additional similar species described; * The major vegetation zones in northwestern North America; * Habitat descriptions and distribution maps; * Systematic keys to the species in each section; * Horsetails and clubmosses, as well as mosses, liverworts, lichens and ferns.

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Reference Code: B88VIT01IDUS <br>

Full Citation: Vitt, Dale H., Janet E. Marsh, Robin B. Bovey. 1988. Mosses, Lichens, and Ferns of Northwest North America. Lone Pine Publishing, Vancouver and Edmonton, Canada, and Auburn, Washington. <br>

Location: FLORISTIC SHELF - GENERAL