Orchids (WildID) - Softcover

Gulliver, Richard; Gulliver, Mavis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1851532331 ISBN 13: 9781851532339

Publisher: Field Studies Council, 2008

Synopsis

• Identification guide to 69 species, subspecies and hybrids
• Includes comprehensive identification key
• Designed to be used outside: lightweight, rucksack-sized, splash-proof

WildID Orchids guide is a convenient and concise identification guide to 69 species, subspecies and hybrids of orchids. Written by two highly experienced botanists, it includes all the orchids that you are likely to see.

Alluring and mysterious, orchids are superstars of the botanical world. Although some species are famously rare, others are much more common, especially in the south. With a little targeted effort, you should be able to find 5-10 species easily within reasonable distance of your home. Despite their exotic appearance, orchids can pop up in some surprisingly mundane places, from industrial estates to roundabouts.

Beautiful colour illustrations show the key identification features of each plant, including flowers, leaves and stems. Then use the illustrated identification keys to check the main diagnostic characters. Distribution, habitats, statutory Conservation Designations and statutory Rarity Designations are outlined for each species.

Edition details

• Publisher: Field Studies Council
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1851532331
• ISBN 13: 9781851532339
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Roberts Carol
• Number of pages: 12