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Michigan Ferns and Lycophytes: A Guide to Species of the Great Lakes Region
Daniel D. Palmer
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Michigan's ferns and lycophytes are among the state's most fascinating plants. The species in these groups exhibit incredibly diverse life cycles and an amazing array of morphology. Some species such as the Bracken fern are widespread and aggressive, dominating forest understories throughout much of northern Michigan, while other species are exceedingly rare and adapted to life solely in harsh niche habitats where little else can grow.
Unlike the well-studied flowering plants and gymnosperms, Michigan's ferns and lycophytes have long lacked a reliable, up-to-date guidebook, and this book fills that gap. Covering all 120 taxa found in the state, it features detailed keys, species descriptions, and range maps alongside precise illustrations. Readers learn about the etymology of species' common and scientific names as well as interesting facts about their historic uses by humans and place within the Michigan ecosystem. The book also provides information on the challenging taxonomy of many ferns and lycophytes, with special attention given to the species likely to hybridize and those prone to misidentification. This is a must-have reference for anyone who wishes to learn about these important components of the Great Lakes flora.
Unlike the well-studied flowering plants and gymnosperms, Michigan's ferns and lycophytes have long lacked a reliable, up-to-date guidebook, and this book fills that gap. Covering all 120 taxa found in the state, it features detailed keys, species descriptions, and range maps alongside precise illustrations. Readers learn about the etymology of species' common and scientific names as well as interesting facts about their historic uses by humans and place within the Michigan ecosystem. The book also provides information on the challenging taxonomy of many ferns and lycophytes, with special attention given to the species likely to hybridize and those prone to misidentification. This is a must-have reference for anyone who wishes to learn about these important components of the Great Lakes flora.
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Cover
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Title
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Copyright
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Contents
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Preface
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Acknowledgments
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Introduction
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Part 1 Equisetaceae
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Equisetum LinnaeusEquisetaceae
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Part 2 Ferns
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Key to the Genera of Leptosporangiate and Eusporangiate Ferns (Polypodiopsida) as Found in Michigan
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Adiantum LinneausPteridaceae
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Asplenium LinnaeusAspleniaceae
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Athyrium RothAthyriaceae
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Azolla LamarckAzollaceae
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Cryptogramma R. BrownPteridaceae
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Cystopteris BernhardiCystopteridaceae
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Dennstaedtia BernhardiDennstaedtiaceae
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Deparia Hooker & GrevilleAthyriaceae
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Dryopteris AdansonDryopteridaceae
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Gymnocarpium NewmanCystopteridaceae
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Homalosorus Pichi SermolliDiplaziopsidaceae
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Lygodium SwartzLygodiaceae
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Marsilea LinnaeusMarsileaceae
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Matteuccia TodaroOnocleaceae
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Onoclea LinnaeusOnocleaceae
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Osmunda LinnaeusOsmundaceae
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Pellaea LinkPteridaceae
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Phegopteris (C. Presl) FéeThelypteridaceae
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Polypodium LinnaeusPolypodiaceae
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Polystichum RothDryopteridaceae
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Pteridium GleditschDennstaedtiaceae
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Thelypteris SchmidelThelypteridaceae
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Woodsia R. BrownWoodsiaceae
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Woodwardia SmithBlechnaceae
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Part 3 The Adder’s-Tongue Family (Ophioglossaceae)
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Ophioglossaceae
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Ophioglossaceae C. AgardhAdder’s-Tongues, Moonworts, Grapeferns
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Botrychium SwartzOphioglossaceae
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Botrypus MichauxOphioglossaceae
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Ophioglossum LinnaeusOphioglossaceae
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Sceptridium LyonOphioglossaceae
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Part 4 Lycophytes (Lycopodiopsida)
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Isoëtaceae Quillwort Family
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Lycopodiaceae Clubmoss Family
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Dendrolycopodium A. HainesLycopodiaceae
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Diphasiastrum HolubLycopodiaceae
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Huperzia BernhardiLycopodiaceae
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Lycopodiella HolubLycopodiaceae
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Lycopodium LinnaeusLycopodiaceae
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Spinulum A. HainesLycopodiaceae
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Selaginellaceae Spikemoss Family
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Selaginella P. BeauvoisSelaginellaceae
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Descriptions of Fern Families and Keys to the Genera as They Are Found in Michigan
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Evolution of Taxonomic Concepts
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Glossary
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Selected Bibliography
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Index
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Published: 2018
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
- 978-0-472-12365-0 (ebook)
- 978-0-472-03711-7 (paper)