Few plants evoke the ethereal beauty of ferns. Index Filicum is the definitive guide to these enchanting specimens, with detailed descriptions of over 3000 species and close-up illustrations of each. Whether you're a professional botanist or a casual enthusiast, this comprehensive reference work is a must-have addition to your library.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.