A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses
by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Recommended by 3 notable people, including Natalie Portman and Maria Popova
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Living at the limits of our ordinary perception, mosses are a common but largely unnoticed element of the natural world. Gathering Moss is a beautifully written mix of science and personal reflection that invites readers to explore and learn from the elegantly simple lives of mosses. Robin Wall Kimmerer's book is not an identification guide, nor is...
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Recommended by 4 sources and appears in Botany, Nature, and Hobbies.
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