Aquatic and Wetland Plants of Southwestern United States

Abstract

Part 6 is the first part of a monographic treatment of the North American Desmids dealing with the Saccodermae containing the Mesotaeniaceae (8 genera). The treatment follows the well-known lines of the North American Flora which is now in its second series. This series contains treatments published in the order in which they become available; part 1 (Tuberales) came out in 1954, part 5 (Onagraceae) in 1965. This instalment on the Saccoderm Desmids contains a particularly valuable and extensive bibliography of all the literature that deals with desmids in North America.