Ferns are usually thought of as plants of moist, humid regions, and
at first glance the Trans-Pecos region of Texas, a rugged portion
of the arid Chihuahuan Desert, does not appear to be a likely
location for ferns and their relatives. Yet in many seemingly
unsuitable dry habitats, on shadowed slopes, in canyons, and near
springs, seeps, and streams can be found sixty-four species of
ferns and fourteen species of fern allies. This book is a complete
review of the true ferns as well as the related spikemosses and
scouring rushes of the Trans-Pecos. In a concise, readable
introduction, the authors describe the region, which ranges in
topography from desert floors to mountain peaks of over eight
thousand feet, and the variations in climate and soils that allow
ferns to survive in specific habitats. In clear language they
describe the morphology, reproduction, and adaptability of ferns
and fern allies. Detailed keys to the Trans-Pecos families, genera,
and species allow anyone to identify an unknown fern from the
region. The species descriptions give full scientific names, common
names, synonyms, and descriptions of locations where the fern can
be found, including specific information on their occurrence in Big
Bend and Guadalupe Mountains National Parks. Wherever necessary,
the species descriptions provide information on species that may be
confused. Other features of the book are a quick identification
guide, a checklist of the ferns and fern allies of the region, a
glossary of terms, and a list of references. The book is
illustrated with detailed line drawings of the habit and details of
the plants, and distribution maps with each ferns description show
where the species can be located in the region. This book will be a
valuable guide for anyone interested in the plant life of far
western Texas and adjacent areas in the Chihuahuan Desert.
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