Ferns, Spikemosses, Clubmosses, and Quillworts of Eastern North America

Ferns, Spikemosses, Clubmosses, and Quillworts of Eastern North America by Emily Sessa invites you into the lush, often-overlooked world of non-flowering vascular plants that shape forests, wetlands, and rocky outcrops from New England to the Gulf Coast.

Richly written and clearly organized, this book delivers a comprehensive guide to identifying and understanding ferns, spikemosses, clubmosses, and quillworts across eastern North America. Whether you are exploring the Appalachian highlands, paddling the coastal plain, or surveying lakeshores around the Great Lakes, Emily Sessa’s approachable yet authoritative voice helps you recognize species, interpret habitat clues, and appreciate ecological roles.

Practical and engaging, the text balances scientific accuracy with field-friendly clarity: expect concise species descriptions, identification tips that cut through look-alikes, and thoughtful notes on habitat, seasonality, and distribution. Ideal for naturalists, botanists, educators, and outdoor enthusiasts, this volume enhances field trips, research, and conservation work in the eastern United States and adjacent regions.

If you want to deepen your knowledge of eastern flora and confidently identify these ancient plant lineages in the field or lab, this is an essential resource. Add Ferns, Spikemosses, Clubmosses, and Quillworts of Eastern North America by Emily Sessa to your library—your next discovery in the woods or wetlands is waiting. Buy now and bring the green diversity of eastern North America into focus.

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