Orchids Of Britain And Ireland

Author : Anne Harrap,Simon Harrap
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 44,9 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 : Sean Cole,Michael Waller,Mike Waller
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,7 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 : Simon Harrap
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 43,6 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 : Brendan Sayers,Susan Sex
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 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 : Leif Bersweden
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781780723358

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The Orchid Hunter by Leif Bersweden Pdf

He has just a few months to complete his quest – no one has ever done it before within one growing season – and it will require ingenuity, stamina and a large dose of luck.As he battles the vagaries of the British climate, feverishly chasing each emerging bloom, Leif Bersweden takes the reader on a remarkable botanical journey.This study of the 52 native species is a fantastic gateway into the compendious world of orchids – one that will open your eyes to the rare hidden delights to be found on our doorstep.Like Two Owls at Eton and My Family and Other Animals, The Orchid Hunter is a charming account of a precocious adolescent’s obsession with the natural world.Leif’s enthusiasm for his quest is infectious, as is the quiet conviction with which he keeps at it, showing how plant hunting can be the ultimate mindful activity.

Author : Michael Foley,Crinan Alexander
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Botany
ISBN : CORNELL:31924104617943

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Orchids of the British Isles by Michael Foley,Crinan Alexander Pdf

Orchids of the British Isles, is the first comprehensive study of the wild orchids of Great Britain and Ireland for many years. Michael Foley's text gives full descriptions of every species, providing information on their original discovery, botanical history, habitats and biology. An additional 60 variants and hybrids are also discussed and illustrated, in a unique record of the variation and promiscuity of these fascinating plants. Sumptuous close-up photography by Sidney Clarke enables us to appreciate the wonder and beauty of the intricate flowers, revealing details invisible to the naked eye, while his magnificent plant portraits and habitat studies complete the picture of each species. For those wishing to emulate him Sid also reveals his secrets for success, in a chapter on plant photography. Preliminary chapters discuss the biology of orchids and their ecological requirements, setting the background for the detailed species accounts. The pressing issue of the conservation of British and Irish orchids receives full attention in a chapter by Ian Taylor of English Nature, while Barry Tattersall introduces techniques for encouraging them in gardens, now an important habitat.

Author : Sean Cole,Mike Waller
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,9 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 : Pierre Delforge
Publisher : Harpercollins Pub Limited
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0002200244

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Orchids of Britain & Europe by Pierre Delforge Pdf

Author : Henrik Aerenlund Pedersen
Publisher : William Collins
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,5 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 : Juan Francisco Morales
Publisher : Editorial INBio
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Orchids
ISBN : 9789968927024

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Orchids of Costa Rica by Juan Francisco Morales Pdf

Author : V. S. Summerhayes
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780007406173

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Wild Orchids of Britain (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 19) by V. S. Summerhayes Pdf

A treasure for all lovers of wild plants – Wild Orchids of Britain provides a detailed account of all our orchid species, varieties and hybrids, and has a useful key to identification. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.com

Author : Joe E. Meisel,Ronald S. Kaufmann,Franco Pupulin
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-15
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780801454929

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Orchids of Tropical America by Joe E. Meisel,Ronald S. Kaufmann,Franco Pupulin Pdf

Orchids of Tropical America is an entertaining, informative, and splendidly illustrated introduction to the orchid family for enthusiasts and newcomers seeking to learn about more than 120 widespread orchid genera. Joe E. Meisel, Ronald S. Kaufmann, and Franco Pupulin bring alive the riot of colors, extraordinary shapes, and varied biology and ecology of the principal orchid genera ranging from Mexico and the Caribbean to Bolivia and Brazil. Orchids, likely the most diverse family of plants on earth, reach their peak diversity in the tropical countries of the Western Hemisphere, including, for example, more than 2,500 species in Brazil and 4,000 in Ecuador. The book also highlights reserves in the American tropics where travelers can enjoy orchids in the wild. Whether you journey abroad to see these unique plants, raise them in your home, or admire them from afar, this book offers fascinating insights into the diversity and natural history of orchids. Beyond the plant and flower descriptions, Orchids of Tropical America is packed with informative stories about the ecology and history of each genus. Pollination ecology is given in detail, with an emphasis on how floral features distinctive to the genus are linked to interaction with pollinators. This book also features information on medicinal and commercial uses, notes on the discoverers, and relevant historical data. The easy-to-use identification system permits quick recognition of the most common orchid groups in Central and South America. Genus descriptions are given in plain language designed for a nonscientific audience but will prove highly useful to advanced botanists as well. Descriptions focus on external morphology, and great care has been taken to ensure the guide is useful in the field without reliance on microscopes or dissections. Equally valuable as a field guide, a desktop reference, or a gift, Orchids of Tropical America will make an excellent addition to any orchid lover’s library. Visit the website for this book at www.orchidsoftropicalamerica.com.

Author : Pat O'Reilly,Sue Parker,First Nature (Firm)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 47,6 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 : D.M.Turner Ettlinger
Publisher : Springer
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781349025923

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British and Irish Orchids by D.M.Turner Ettlinger Pdf

Author : Wilson Wall,Dave Morgan
Publisher : Green Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Orchid culture
ISBN : 9780857844606

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

Having native orchids growing in the garden is a gardener's dream -and this book can help it come true. How to Grow Native Orchids in Gardens Large and Small starts with the history and botany of orchids and continues with practical tips on how to grow native orchids in your garden. Readers will find out Which species of orchids will work in their garden How to protect them from pests and diseases How to grow orchids in a container How to start an orchid meadow The special relationship between native orchids and their habitat makes them a marker of the health of an environment. Readers will learn how to cherish these remarkable flowers and help them flourish in their natural habitat