Wild Orchids Of Britain

Author : Sean Cole,Michael Waller,Mike Waller
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,6 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 : V. S. Summerhayes
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 40,9 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 : V. S. Summerhayes,Robert Atkinson
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Orchids
ISBN : 0002190869

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Wild Orchids of Britain by V. S. Summerhayes,Robert Atkinson Pdf

Author : Anne Harrap,Simon Harrap
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 41,7 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 : V. S. Summerhayes
Publisher : Collins
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009-07-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0007308132

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Wild Orchids of Britain by V. S. Summerhayes Pdf

A treasure for all lovers of wild plants ��e�" 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 Now published in a revised edition, with a complete set of new distribution maps from the Atlas of the British Flora, this beautiful book remains the standard work in its subject, a treasure for all lovers of wild plants. Dr. Summerhayes, in charge of the orchid collection at Kew from 1924 to 1964, looks at our fifty-odd species in relation to the vast orchid family throughout the world, discusses their general biology and natural history in Britain, gives a detailed account of all our orchid species, varieties and hybrids, and provides a useful key to identification. The colour photographs represent every known British species with the exception of Orchis cruenta and O. occidentalis.

Author : Paul Davies,Jenne Davies,Anthony Huxley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Gardening
ISBN : UOM:39015052511246

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Wild Orchids of Britain and Europe by Paul Davies,Jenne Davies,Anthony Huxley Pdf

Author : Henrik Aerenlund Pedersen
Publisher : William Collins
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,7 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 : Brendan Sayers,Susan Sex
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 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 : James Alexander Fowler
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 41,6 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 : Sue Parker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0993450210

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Wild Orchids of Wales by Sue Parker Pdf

Author : Victor Samuel Summerhayes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1951
Category : Orchids
ISBN : UOM:39015017880413

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Wild Orchids of Britain by Victor Samuel Summerhayes Pdf

Author : Gloria D'Almada Barretto,Phillip Cribb,Stephan William Gale
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Orchids
ISBN : 9838121363

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The Wild Orchids of Hong Kong by Gloria D'Almada Barretto,Phillip Cribb,Stephan William Gale Pdf

Author : Paul Davies,Jenne Davies,Anthony Julian Huxley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:311533042

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Wild Orchids of Britain and Europe by Paul Davies,Jenne Davies,Anthony Julian Huxley Pdf

Author : Leif Bersweden
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 54,8 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 : Paul Martin Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0813029333

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Wild Orchids of Florida by Paul Martin Brown Pdf

First published in 2002, Wild Orchids of Florida was the very first field guide for this orchid-rich state, and it inspired many to try their hand at orchid hunting. Because of its overwhelming popularity and in an attempt to provide the latest developments in orchid research, native orchid expert Paul Martin Brown follows up with this newly revised and expanded edition. The guide contains 200 new points of fact, including: · more than 100 new county records established since 2002 · three recently rediscovered species that have not been seen in 100 years · two previously undocumented species, six new hybrids, and several new color forms described and illustrated for the first time · the resurrection and revalidation of the little-used genus of Gymnadeniopsis · 34 revised county distribution maps, 37 new color photos, and three new watercolors by Stan Folsom With its comprehensive yet easy-to-follow treatment, Wild Orchids of Florida remains the essential field companion for professional botanists, native plant enthusiasts, nature lovers, or anyone who wants to learn more about what's growing out in the wilds of Florida.