The Fern Guide: Northeastern And Midland United States And Adjacent Canada - Hardcover

by Edgar Theodore Wherry (Author), James C. W. Chen (Illustrator)

The Fern Guide: Northeastern and Midland United States and Adjacent Canada is a comprehensive guidebook written by Edgar Theodore Wherry, an expert in ferns and fern allies. The book is designed to help readers identify and learn about the different species of ferns found in the northeastern and midland regions of the United States, as well as adjacent areas of Canada. The book is divided into two main sections: the first section provides an overview of fern morphology, ecology, and distribution, while the second section is a detailed guide to the different fern species found in the region. The guide includes information on each species' habitat, range, and distinguishing features, as well as detailed illustrations and photographs to aid in identification.In addition to its comprehensive coverage of fern species, The Fern Guide also includes a glossary of botanical terms, a key to fern families and genera, and a bibliography for further reading. It is a valuable resource for botanists, naturalists, and anyone interested in learning more about the diverse ferns of the northeastern and midland regions of the United States and Canada.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.