AuthorDaniels, R.E. & Eddy, A.
Year1990
TitleHandbook of European Sphagna
ISBN0-11-701431-1
TypeBook/Report
How CompleteAll the European species known at the time
SourceSecond impression with minor corrections edition, 263pp, Institute of Terrestial Ecology
IllustrationsPen and ink drawings accompany the text, 8 plates each of 5 colour photographs
Review (by Malcolm Storey)A slighlty updated version of this useful guide to the 40 spp of Sphagnum found in Europe. The key to species is followed by species accounts which include detailed morphology, as well as habitat, distribution (worldwide and Britain/Ireland), ecology and useful hints. Each species has a map showing the areas of Europe where it may be found, and a good set of drawings of the microscopic features.
Examine Compound Microscope ( Stereo Microscope is also useful)
Specimen PreparationFresh or dried specimens. 5 stems will be enough to cover the variation.
Website urlnora.nerc.ac.uk/8498/

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identification, contains Distribution mapCurrentSphagnumbog mossesPlantae: Sphagnales: Sphagnaceae
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