Bibliograph

Common mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians, Karl B McKnight ... [and others]

Type

Label

Common mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians, Karl B McKnight ... [and others]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Common mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

808316437

Responsibility statement

Karl B McKnight ... [and others]

Series statement

Princeton field guides

Summary

"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." -- Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

How to look at a moss -- Collecting mosses -- How to make a moss collection packet -- What are mosses? -- Basic anatomy of moss -- Life history of mosses -- What good are mosses? -- How to use the identification keys -- Naming mosses

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