Orchids of Britain and Ireland - A Field and Site Guide (Paperback)

Orchids have long held a fascination, both for keen botanists and the general public. From the mania of Victorian collectors to the enthusiasm of modern photographers, this family of flowering plants has a strange and exotic appeal. Many orchids are beautiful, and some are rare. This well illustrated orchid guide covers the identification, biology and conservation of British and Irish orchids. Until recently, the whereabouts of the rarer species was shrouded in secrecy, making publication of any details ethically impossible. In the last few years, however, these veils have been lifted and it is now possible to publish locations for all but one or two species. For the first time, this book includes a detailed site guide, covering the best places to see orchids in Britain. "A model field guide: good, large photographs that are actually rather gorgeous; a clear text that tells you how to identify the plant using the English language rather than "botanicalese"; useful diagrams of those spectacular flower parts; and a really comprehensive section on geographical range and subspecies." The Daily Telegraph

General

Imprint:	Bloomsbury Wildlife
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2018
Authors:	Anne Harrap • Simon Harrap
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	480
ISBN-13:	978-1-4729-6584-4
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Plant life: general > General
LSN:	1-4729-6584-1
Barcode:	9781472965844

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!