Orchids of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East - Hardcover

Pierre Delforge

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 071367525X ISBN 13: 9780713675252

Publisher: Helm, 2006

Synopsis

As new hardback.Orchids have long held a fascination, both for keen botanists andthe general public. From the mania of Victorian collectors to theenthusiasm of modern photographers, this family of flowering plants hasa strange and exotic appeal. Many orchids are beautiful, and some arerare. This complete reference guide covers the identification, biology and conservation of more than 520 species of orchid found in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. The detailed text, 1,270 colour photographs and line drawings all allow the specialist, as well as the avid botanist, to identify the wild orchids of the region with precision. 'This guide is a must for everyone with a passing interest in orchids. I wouldn't go anywhere without mine now.' Birdwatch (August 2007)

About this title

Review:

"The photographs are excellent... [and] the text is very
informative... I do recommend this book to anyone with an interest in
European wild orchids." -- The Orchid Review, March/April 2007

"The book contains many superb photographs of the different orchid species and I spent several happy sessions looking up old friends found on European holidays. The descriptions of individual species are excellent and very detailed." -- Wild Flower Magazine, Summer 2007

About the Author:

Pierre Delforge has studied orchids, observed the evolution of their habitats and protected them for more than 35 years in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. He has written many publications on the subject and is an adviser on European orchids for the IUCN - The World Conservation Union.

About this edition

• Publisher: Helm
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 071367525X
• ISBN 13: 9780713675252
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 640