The first of
three volumes covering all species of mosses (yes, mosses) found in the Nordic
lands. This one describes 262 species of the following orders: Buxbaumiales,
Diphysciales, Timmiales, Encalyptales, Funariales, Bryoxiphiales, Grimmiales,
Archidiales, Diacranales. Extremely boring, despite illustrations and photos in
color. Mostly the green color, actually. But sure, I was shocked to realize
that there are about 1,000 species of moss just in Sweden. I mean, they all
look the same to me. But then, due to the super-abundant amount of mosquitoes,
gnats, spiders, no-see-ums, no-want-ums, no-patience-with-ums, I usually never
take a closer look! I assume these latter critters will be dealt with in future
volumes of this mother lode of all cyclopedias, and then some?
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