Moss and Lichen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lawson, Elizabeth.

Series:

Botanical Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lichens.

Mosses.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (257 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Reaktion Books, Limited, 2025.

Summary:

Elizabeth Lawson's work integrates horticultural and botanical insights with the cultural and ecological significance of mosses and lichens. The book explores these organisms as pioneering species in plant evolution, highlighting their roles in habitat creation and ecological balance. Lawson delves into the unique biology and symbiotic nature of lichens, as well as the resilience and adaptability of both mosses and lichens in various environments. Intended for an audience interested in botany, ecology, and environmental science, the book provides a comprehensive look at how these overlooked organisms contribute to life on Earth and the broader ecosystem. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Introduction: The Cryptogamic Carpet

One: Curious Vegetation

Two: Moss: Versatile Minimalist

Three: Lichen: Complex Individuality

Four: Cosmopolitan Extremophiles

Five: Bogland

Six: Literary Ecology

Seven: Curious Observers: A Field Trip

Eight: #moss#lichen

Timeline

References

Further Reading

Associations and Websites

Acknowledgements

Photo Acknowledgements

Index Generated by AI.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781789149784

1789149789

OCLC:

1466946896