Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians (PDF)

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Synopsis

This is the first book to help general readers recognize 200 common mosses of the Northeast and the Appalachian Mountains. With just this field guide, a hand lens, and a spray bottle--no microscopes necessary--readers will be able to identify and name many of the common species of mosses growing in the region's backyards, parks, forests, wetlands, and mountains. At the heart of this guide is an innovative, color-tabbed system that helps readers pick out small groups of similar species. Illustrated identification keys, colorful habitat and leaf photos, more than 600 detailed line drawings, and written descriptions help differentiate the species. This accessible book allows all nature enthusiasts to make accurate identifications and gain access to the enchanting world of mosses.

200 species included
More than 600 detailed line drawings
More than 400 color photographs
Innovative color-tabbed system for species identification
Illustrated species identification keys
Helpful tips for moss collecting

Book details

Author:
Karl B Mcknight, Joseph R. Rohrer, Kirsten Mcknight Ward, Warren J. Perdrizet
ISBN:
9781400845880
Related ISBNs:
9780691156965
Publisher:
Princeton University Press
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2017-09-23
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2013
Copyright by:
Princeton University Press 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Reference, Travel