Liverworts, Mosses and Ferns of Europe. Translated & updated by the authors. Engl. ed. rev. & edited by T.L. Blockeel. 2006. illus. XV, 512 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.

The structure of the book takes the form of an extended key to just under 2000 European species, in which families and genera are keyed out mostly as single units. The format is that of a field guide.

It has been considered unwise to introduce too many systematic innovations particularly as many systematic and phylogenic questions remain to be answered. At the same time every effort has been made to ensurec omprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the species occurring in Europe. The opportunity has been taken by the editor to modify sections of the text, correct errors and iron out ambiguities and inconsistencies.

The book is unique in its inclusion of all bryophytes and ferns within this large and varied geographical area, its scope extending from Iceland in the west to the Ural Mountains in the east and including the northern Macaronesian islands. The fern section has been further extended to include Georgia and Caucasus, Turkey, Cyprus and the Cape Verde Islands.