A Guide To The Wild Orchids Of Great Britain And Ireland

Author : Sean Cole,Michael Waller,Mike Waller
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691177618

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Britain's Orchids by Sean Cole,Michael Waller,Mike Waller Pdf

An accessible, comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide--the only one to cover all the orchids found in Britain and Ireland Covering more than fifty species as well as hybrids and variants, this is an engaging, intuitive and in-depth identification guide to all the orchids of Britain and Ireland at all stages of development, from first emergence through to setting seed. Drawing on the authors' extensive field experience and the latest scientific research, Britain's Orchids uses multiple techniques to help both beginner and more advanced orchid enthusiasts to identify even the trickiest plants. The book is beautifully illustrated with plates by talented artist Sarah Stribbling as well as more than 1,000 detailed, instructive and evocative photographs by the authors. Orchids have long fired the imagination with their beauty and rarity. This book aims to ignite or increase your passion for these special plants and for the conservation of their habitats, from remote mountaintops to urban wild spaces. The first book to cover all the species, subspecies and varieties, as well as hybrids, at all stages of development Lavishly illustrated with close to 100 stunning plates drawn to scale to show key identification features and more than 1,000 stunning photo showing orchids in their natural settings Simple, step-by-step system for identifying almost any orchid Up-to-date distribution maps and seasonal charts showing when each species can be seen in its various stages Special-feature identification keys that can be used on difficult plants

Author : Anne Harrap,Simon Harrap
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-30
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781408133231

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Orchids of Britain and Ireland by Anne Harrap,Simon Harrap Pdf

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

Author : Brendan Sayers,Susan Sex
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Orchids
ISBN : 1848891695

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Ireland's Wild Orchids by Brendan Sayers,Susan Sex Pdf

A guide to the orchids of Ireland, for beginner and expert alike. With many photos and illustrations.

Author : David Lang
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Botany
ISBN : CORNELL:31924058948245

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A Guide to the Wild Orchids of Great Britain and Ireland by David Lang Pdf

Author : Sean Cole,Mike Waller
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691206479

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Britain's Orchids by Sean Cole,Mike Waller Pdf

An accessible, comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide—the only one to cover all the orchids found in Britain and Ireland Covering all fifty-one native species and twelve of uncertain origin, as well as hybrids and variants, Britain’s Orchids is an engaging, intuitive and in-depth identification guide to all the orchids of Britain and Ireland at all stages of development, from first emergence to setting seed. Drawing on the authors’ extensive field experience and the latest scientific research, the book uses multiple techniques to help both beginner and more advanced orchid enthusiasts to identify even the most difficult plants. It is beautifully illustrated with watercolour paintings by talented artist Sarah Stribbling, and features more than 1,200 evocative, instructive and detailed photographs. Orchids have long fired the imagination with their beauty and rarity. This book aims to ignite or increase your passion for these special plants, and for the conservation of their varied habitats—from remote mountaintops to urban wild spaces. The first book to cover all the species at all stages of development, as well as all subspecies, varieties and confirmed hybrids Lavishly illustrated with 98 beautiful watercolour plates More than 1,200 stunning photos showing the orchids in their natural settings and highlighting key identification features Simple, step-by-step system for identifying almost any orchid you encounter Up-to-date distribution maps and seasonal charts showing when each species can be seen in its various stages of development Sean Cole is a field naturalist who has been studying orchids for more than twenty years, with special interests in identification, taxonomy and pollination. He has published many articles on British orchids, including his specialty, the Ghost Orchid. Mike Waller is an ecologist and botanist who specializes in European orchids. He has worked for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, the Natural History Museum in London, the London Wildlife Trust and Plantlife.

Author : Simon Harrap
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-09
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781472924872

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Pocket Guide to the Orchids of Britain and Ireland by Simon Harrap Pdf

The orchid family is one of the largest plant families in the world, reaching its highest diversity in the tropics where their exotic and colourful flowers are often truly breathtaking. Britain and Ireland have just 52 species of wild orchid, some of which are rare or scarce, whilst others are surprisingly inconspicuous. Yet, whether large or small, all orchids share flamboyant flower structures and incredible beauty. This pocket guide allows the identification of all species of orchid in the British Isles. It has concise text highlighting ID criteria as well as notes on biology, habitat and conservation, along with stunning colour photographs and accurate range maps based on maps compiled by the Biological Record Centre. This book provides the perfect guide to these beautiful and evocative plants, and is a must for any field naturalist.

Author : Simon Harrap
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781408189870

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Harrap's Wild Flowers by Simon Harrap Pdf

Wild flower identification may seem impossibly hard to those not familiar with them, but this brilliant new photographic guide aims to change that forever. With superb photography throughout, including stunning portraits and close-ups of key features where relevant, and succinct, no-nonsense text this ebook will help you identify almost any wild flower that you may encounter in Britain and Ireland. More than 800 carefully selected species are included in the guide, and only extreme rarities or seldom seen species are excluded. Key features are highlighted in tinted boxes throughout, and details of confusion species and look-alikes are given where relevant. Accurate colour maps based on the national plant-mapping scheme are provided for almost every species. This handy guide is an essential tool for anyone interested in our wild flowers.

Author : Henrik Aerenlund Pedersen
Publisher : William Collins
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0008210691

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Orchids by Henrik Aerenlund Pedersen Pdf

A beautiful, richly illustrated book on Europe's wild orchids - perhaps the most enigmatic and popular group in the botanical world. The orchid family (Orchidaceae), numbering some 25,000 species, is one of the world's two largest families of flowering plants. Whilst the vast majority of orchids are found in the wet tropics, Europe accommodates c.130 native orchid species which are equally arranged in dense inflorescences of great beauty. Furthermore, the adaptations encountered in some of the European species are just as fascinating as those of their tropical relatives. This book provides an introduction to the native orchids of Europe. It features four sections: 'Structure and systematics', 'Orchids and the environment', 'Orchid portraits' and 'How to learn more'. This part constitutes the bulk of the book, presenting individual genera in a sequence which reflects their most likely evolutionary relationships. Each genus is introduced by one page of text and illustrated by one or more colour plates on the following pages. The text gives information on how to recognise the genus, where it is distributed, and the estimated number of species it contains - alongside information on the range of environmental requirements and flowering times in the European species. Depending on the genus, additional information may be found on topics such as pollination biology, associated fungi, evolutionary relationships or systematic problems. Beautiful watercolour artwork accompanies the text, making this an indispensable gift for anyone interested in the natural world. Not only is it a useful field guide, it is also a beautiful art book.

Author : Wilson Wall,Dave Morgan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-05
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780857844620

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How to Grow Native Orchids in Gardens Large and Small by Wilson Wall,Dave Morgan Pdf

A beautifully illustrated, step-by-step guide to growing native orchids from seed in your garden. Learn how to cherish these remarkable flowers and help them flourish in their natural habitat with this easy-to-use guide. Native orchids are neither difficult to cultivate nor require special conditions to thrive, and while a large meadow may be beyond the reach of most, the corner of a garden or a pot on a patio can provide a home to a spectacular display. This unique book includes valuable information on which species of orchids will work in your garden and what companion plants to grow next to them, as well as instructions on how to grow orchids from seed or in a container and how to start an orchid meadow or add orchids to an orchard, preserving and promoting local ecosystems. Beautifully illustrated throughout with photographs and illustrations, this essential guide will show you how easy it is to grow native orchids and how to create a protected environment in which declining species can thrive undisturbed.

Author : David Lang
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1903657067

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Britain's Orchids by David Lang Pdf

Featuring 60 superb color plates, this is an easy-to-use photographic identification guide to the 51 orchid species native to Britain and Ireland, including their various forms, and 9 species of uncertain provenance. The text includes key identification information, flowering and germination times, and differences between similar species and subspecies. Color distribution maps show where each species has been seen in the past 25 years, while the accompanying text indicates its current location. A comprehensive photographic guide to the orchids of Britain and Ireland, covering the 51 species recorded, including all the varieties and subspecies, as well as 9 species of uncertain or doubtful provenance Contains 60 stunning color plates that show the whole plant and close-up views of flower spikes and individual florets Each species account covers the identification of the plant, highlighting potentially confusing species. Where appropriate, details are given of the hybrids recorded and a summary of the taxonomic status. The species accounts also include information on habitat requirements, pollination, and conservation. Color distribution maps and a summary of the flowering period(s) accompany the text for each species. Additional illustrated sections cover orchid biology and ecology, protection, conservation, and hybrids The innovative, easy-to-use format aims to help the orchid enthusiast, whether beginner or expert, to identify any species they encounter

Author : Pat O'Reilly,Sue Parker,First Nature (Firm)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03-17
Category : Orchids
ISBN : 095495548X

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The First Nature Guide To by Pat O'Reilly,Sue Parker,First Nature (Firm) Pdf

Author : James Alexander Fowler
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1570035660

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Wild Orchids of South Carolina by James Alexander Fowler Pdf

pubescens) and of locating the rare monkey-face orchid (Platanthera integrilabia).

Author : Chris Wood
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781999581107

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The Diver's Guide to Marine Life of Britain and Ireland by Chris Wood Pdf

"Completely revised and expanded this Second Edition covers almost 300 individual species and groups of species seen underwater, from tiny fragile sea spiders to the massive planktonƯfeeding Basking Shark"--Publisher's website

Author : Marjorie Blamey,Richard Fitter,Alastair Fitter
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Wild flowers
ISBN : 0713659440

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Wild Flowers of Britain & Ireland by Marjorie Blamey,Richard Fitter,Alastair Fitter Pdf

The first ever fully-illustrated, fully-mapped guide to the British and Irish flora. Its restriction to the British Isles alone allows far more detail and more local information, and identification which is made easier with the inclusion of extensive maps. Includes specific details about plants appearing in certain areas and coloured maps designed to make location and identification easy, this book also includes details of local specialities for the Isles of Scilly. Also featured is an illustrated survey of recently disappeared British and Irish plants, some of which may return. With over 2000 detailed colour paintings and more than 800 maps, this is the most extensively illustrated wild flower guide to Britain and Ireland yet. Coloured, boxed keys to plants in complex or difficult groups are provided to assist ID. The Wild Flowers of Britain and Ireland features information about grasses, which are often omitted in other, shorter books, along with sedges, rushes, horsetails and clubmosses. Ferns, though not strictly speaking flowering plants, are also included too.

Author : Rolf Kühn,Henrik Pedersen,Phillip Cribb
Publisher : Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : SCIENCE
ISBN : 1842466690

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Field Guide to the Orchids of Europe and the Mediterranean by Rolf Kühn,Henrik Pedersen,Phillip Cribb Pdf

Field Guide to the Orchids of Europe and the Mediterranean is a comprehensive photographic guide to the orchids of the region written by leading experts, who between them have decades of orchid field and research experience.The book covers 30 genera and their species including Ophrys, Cypripedium, Orchis, Dactylorhiza, Epipactis and Serapias, as well as 70 natural hybrids. Much of the confusion over identification is dueto the morphological variation a species can have within a habitat and across its distribution, andtherefore to simplify identification, several images accompany each species to illustrate this diversity, along with notes on distinguishing features and distribution maps. Each species is also accompanied by common names and important synonyms, as well as notes on habitat, flowering times anddistinguishing features.