James Merryweather , Carol Roberts (Illustrator)

Key to Common Ferns

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ISBN 13:: 9781851532902
author:: James Merryweather , Carol Roberts (Illustrator)
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Field Studies Council
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2005
Pages:: 8
Dimensions:: 15.7 x 0.8 x 21.6 cm
Genre:: Home & Garden, Gardening, Plants, James Merryweather, Carol Roberts,Key to Common Ferns,Field Studies Council,1851532900,Natural History: Plants,British Isles,Botany,Nature / Plants / General,Trees, wildflowers & plants,Trees, wildflowers & plants: g
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A Key to Common Ferns by James Merryweather is a comprehensive guide to the 38 most common species of ferns found in Britain and Ireland. The book features a straightforward identification key, a precise glossary of technical terms, and visual guides to help you decipher the intricate details of fern frond architecture. To identify a fern, it's essential to examine the frond's structure and shape, as well as the spore-bearing structures on the underside. Ferns have been a part of our environment for over 400 million years, and their unique reproductive process involves the production of spores that can survive for decades in the atmosphere or soil. With just a x10 hand lens, you can unlock the secrets of these fascinating plants and learn to identify the different species. This compact field guide measures 24.5cm x 17cm and is an essential tool for anyone interested in botany or the natural world.

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