The ferns of Britain and Ireland

This user-friendly field guide describes and illustrates the ferns, clubmosses, quillworts and horsetails native to Britain and Ireland, giving comprehensive entries for over 100 species and hybrids. Each entry has a brief 'pen picture', describing the key features for identification and showing how each species can be differentiated from other species with which it is commonly confused. This is supported by clear and informative frond silhouettes, showing the normal range of variation that can be encountered in the field. Valuable additional information on distribution, ecology and biology is provided in the form of 'Field notes', much of which is taken from the author's own observations. The second edition has been fully updated to reflect the current status of the taxonomy of these plants. It can be used easily by the amateur or beginner, whilst containing sufficient detail to satisfy the serious naturalist and professional botanist.