Wild Orchids Of Texas

Author : Joe Liggio,Ann Orto Liggio
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780292788336

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Wild Orchids of Texas by Joe Liggio,Ann Orto Liggio Pdf

Best of Show Award, Society for Technical Communication International From the East Texas swamps and forests to the Edwards Plateau canyons and the Trans-Pecos mountains, Texas hosts a surprising number of native orchids. Their exquisite beauty endears them to everyone from wildflower lovers to professional botanists and conservationists. This beautifully illustrated book presents all 54 wild orchids of Texas. The species descriptions that accompany Joe Liggio's lovely color photos discuss the plant's flowers, blooming season, pollinators, typical habitats, and range (also shown by map), including its distribution within and beyond Texas. The species are grouped by genus and also listed by color, county, and habitat for easy reference. In addition to the species accounts, the authors offer a general natural history of Texas orchids that discusses such topics as pollination and reproduction, special growing requirements, and threats to orchids from loss of habitats and careless collecting. They also describe the many orchid habitats in Texas and the species that grow in each. This wide variety of information, which has never before been collected in one volume for a general readership, makes this book the essential guide to Texas' wild orchids.

Author : Paul Martin Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Gardening
ISBN : UOM:39015076158008

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Field Guide to the Wild Orchids of Texas by Paul Martin Brown Pdf

"In his tenth book covering the wild orchids of North America, botanist Paul Martin Brown turns to the Lone Star State. From the Big Thicket to the Big Bend, from the panhandle to the coastal plains, FIELD GUIDE TO THE WILD ORCHIDS OF TEXAS is the first native orchid field guide to cover all of the state's eco-regions. In addition to the many insider orchid-hunting tips Brown provides, he also recommends trip itineraries offering the fullest viewing of native orchids at their peak seasons. This handy guide covers more than 50 species and varieties, several of which are new to Texas and, in some cases, even brand-new to the orchid world. Brown also covers numerous color and growth forms. FIELD GUIDE TO THE WILD ORCHIDS OF TEXAS includes all the essential tools-field photographs, diagnostic line drawings, and useful reference keys-to quickly and easily identify an orchid discovered in the wild. A checklist of the state's wild orchids and charts listing optimal flowering times and distribution by region make this a user-friendly year-round guide. Though many may not realize it, Texas is home to some of the rarest orchid species in the world. FIELD GUIDE TO THE WILD ORCHIDS OF TEXAS is a valuable and comprehensive resource for the casual hiker and lover of the outdoors."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Paul Martin Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 42,7 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.

Author : James Alexander Fowler
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1570035660

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

Author : Ronald A. Coleman
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0801439507

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The Wild Orchids of Arizona and New Mexico by Ronald A. Coleman Pdf

Coleman (U. of Arizona) discusses all 35 species of wild orchids currently found in or historically occurring in Arizona and New Mexico. Each species is discussed in terms of flowering season, habitat, elevation range, companion plants, current and historical distribution, and conservation issues. Genus and species keys are included. Each species is illustrated with a line drawing and multiple color photographs all located in the front of the volume. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Author : Paul Martin Brown
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2009-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781587298127

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Fringed Orchids in Your Pocket by Paul Martin Brown Pdf

Brown provides a description, general distributional information, time of flowering, and habitat requirements for each species as well as a complete list of hybrids and the many different growth and color forms that can make identifying orchids so challenging. For the fringed-lipped orchids, which make up some of the most intriguing and richly colored of all wild orchids, he includes information on fourteen species and thirteen hybrids.

Author : Paul Martin Brown
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781587298622

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Woodland and Bog Rein Orchids in Your Pocket by Paul Martin Brown Pdf

Native orchids are increasingly threatened by pressure from population growth and development but, nonetheless, still present a welcome surprise to observant hikers in every state and province. Compiled and illustrated by long-time orchid specialist Paul Martin Brown, this pocket guide to the woodland and bog rein orchids forms part of a series that will cover all the wild orchids of the continental United States and Canada. Brown provides a description, general distributional information, time of flowering, and habitat requirements for each species as well as a complete list of hybrids and the many different growth and color forms that can make identifying orchids so challenging. For the woodland and bog rein orchids, which make up some of the most delicate and subtly colored of all wild orchids, he includes information on nineteen species, four subspecies and varieties, and seven hybrids. The genus Platanthera is the largest genus of orchids to be found in North America north of Mexico; the woodland and bog rein orchids comprise a significant group of species found throughout much of temperate U.S. and Canada. The luminously green rein orchids, so-called because of the resemblance of some of the flowers to the reins used on horses, are especially abundant in rich woodlands, wetlands, and bogs in the more northerly and cooler habitats. Most are easy to identify based upon their general appearance, range, and time of flowering. Answering three simple questions—when, where, and how does it grow?—and comparing the living plants with the striking photos in this backpack-friendly laminated guide and the information in the simple key should enable both professional and amateur naturalists to achieve the satisfaction of identifying a specific orchid.

Author : Paul Martin Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0813029759

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Wild Orchids of the Prairies and Great Plains Region of North America by Paul Martin Brown Pdf

Native orchid expert and author Paul Martin Brown continues his successful series on the wild orchids of North America with Wild Orchids of the Prairies and Great Plains Region. Whether beginner or professional, curious orchid hunters will be able to locate the more than 64 species, 9 varieties, 8 hybrids, and 71 forms to be found in the wide variety of this region's local habitats. Brown reveals the best spots to search for the orchids he describes and offers expert advice on how to plan and execute an enjoyable (and environmentally responsible) outing. As in Brown's previous guides, all information is presented in a simple, straightforward style and with ample illustration for proper identification. Each species and variety is colorfully illustrated with photographs, a diagnostic line drawing, a distribution map, and a complete description of its habitat, range, and flowering time. Specific attention has been paid to the numerous growth and color forms, and a full, detailed list of synonyms for each species is included in a separate section. Brown discusses new concepts in taxonomy and the place of hybrids and provides a comprehensive list of recent literature references and a bibliography. He also addresses the unique species found in the continent's isolated prairie regions, including the "prairie islands" of the southeastern United States. Geographical coverage includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, the prairies and plains portions of Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and similar areas in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

Author : Paul Martin Brown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 081302899X

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Wild Orchids of the Pacific Northwest and Canadian Rockies by Paul Martin Brown Pdf

Author : John George Williams,Andrew E. Williams
Publisher : New York : Universe Books
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Gardening
ISBN : UOM:39015019694192

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Field Guide to Orchids of North America by John George Williams,Andrew E. Williams Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Orchid culture
ISBN : UCLA:L0099055923

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Orchids by Anonim Pdf

Author : Stanley L. Bentley
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781469620350

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Native Orchids of the Southern Appalachian Mountains by Stanley L. Bentley Pdf

This authoritative guide showcases the unmatched beauty and diversity of the native orchids of the southern Appalachian mountains. Based on Stanley Bentley's many years of nature study, it covers the 52 species--including one discovered by Bentley and named after him--found in a region encompassing western Virginia and North Carolina and eastern West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The entry for each orchid provides the plant's scientific and common names, a description of the flower (including color, shape, and size), and information on the time of flowering, range, and typical habitat, all in the context of the southern mountains. A range map accompanies each description, and Bentley's own superb photographs are an additional aid to identification. Using straightforward language yet incorporating the most up-to-date scientific information and nomenclature, the book will be welcomed by amateur naturalists or professional botanists looking for species in the field and by those who simply enjoy photographs of beautiful wildflowers.

Author : Carl Munden
Publisher : Cape Breton University Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0920336779

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Native Orchids of Nova Scotia by Carl Munden Pdf

This book is written primarily for the amateur enthusiast and field naturalist who would like to identify their "find" easily and with the least amount of detective work (that is sometimes the way of more professional books written about orchids). Mr. Munden has kept botanical terms toa minimum and has taken pains to exclude various confusing terms, including authorities for species binomials. This book is for the non-professional who wants to know more about the Native Orchids of Nova Scotia.

Author : Paul Martin Brown
Publisher : Bureau Oak Guide
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1587297019

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Twayblades & Adder's-mouth Orchids in Your Pocket by Paul Martin Brown Pdf

Native orchids are increasingly threatened by pressure from population growth and development but, nonetheless, still present a welcome surprise to observant hikers in every state and province. Compiled and illustrated by long-time orchid specialist Paul Martin Brown, these pocket guides to the twayblades and adder's-mouths form part of a series that will cover all the wild orchids of the continental United States and Canada. Brown provides general distributional information, time of flowering, and habitat requirements for each species as well as a complete list of hybrids and the many different growth and color forms that can make identifying orchids so intriguing. For the twayblades and adder's-mouths he includes information on 21 species, 1 additional variety, and 2 hybrids. Most twayblades and adder's-mouths are relatively small plants with tiny green flowers, but a few have richly colored blooms or particularly interesting habits that attract the native orchid enthusiast. Most of these species are easy to identify based upon their general appearance, range, and time of flowering. Answering three simple questions--when, where, and how does it grow?--and comparing the living plant with the striking photos in the backpack-friendly laminated guide should enable both professional and amateur naturalists to achieve the satisfaction of identifying a specific orchid.

Author : Paul Martin Brown
Publisher : Bureau Oak Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 158729656X

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Ladies'-tresses in Your Pocket by Paul Martin Brown Pdf

Brown provides general distributional information, time of flowering, and habitat requirements for each species as well as a complete list of hybrids and the many different growth and color forms that can make identifying orchids so intriguing. He includes information on 25 species, 3 additional varieties, and 7 hybrids.