Unlock the secrets of ferns with this delightful pocket-sized companion! Perfect for curious hikers, campers, and nature lovers exploring central and northeastern North America, this guide transforms mysterious fronds into identifiable treasures. Using a simple question-and-answer format, you'll learn to spot key features—blade shapes, frond patterns, pinnae details—and match them to native species. Anne C. Hallowell and Barbara G. Hallowell's expertly-crafted dichotomous key, paired with beautiful professional illustrations, makes fern identification feel like solving a fun puzzle. Covers eastern Canada and 23+ US states from Maine to the Dakotas. Slip it into your backpack and become the fern expert of your outdoor adventures! Product Details: Step-by-step guide to identifying native ferns More than 80 species of plants Professional line illustrations with key markings for identification Small format that fits into a pocket or pack
