Author: Noel Hoffman Publisher: ISBN: Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 488
Book Description
A guide to identifying the native orchids of southwest Western Australia, based on a simple, mainly pictoral key directing the reader to the section addressing the distinctive features of each species and information on distribution, habitat, flowering period, and the common name. Includes full desc
Author: Ronald A. Coleman Publisher: Cornell University Press ISBN: 9780801439506 Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 308
Book Description
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: Noel Hoffman Publisher: ISBN: Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 424
Book Description
Updated guide to the native orchids of south-west Western Australia which includes many species identified since publication of the first edition. Each species is illustrated in colour and distinctive features described. Information on distribution, habitat, and flowering period is also provided. Includes a glossary and indexes with common and scientific names. First published in 1984.
Author: Andrew Brown Publisher: ISBS ISBN: 9780980296457 Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 448
Book Description
Written by three of Western Australia's most prominent orchidologists and featuring over 200 full-page, color illustrations by renowned botanical artist Pat Dundas, this long-awaited volume is the first modern text cataloging all known species of orchids in Western Australia. It is a comprehensive resource for hardened enthusiasts and initiates alike. Never before has such a wealth of information on Western Australian orchids been available in a single book. Along with a detailed introduction to Western Australian orchids, it contains: species placed in taxonomic groupings to make it easier to differentiate between those that are closely related . information on each species, including who named them and where they were first collected . their habitat, distribution, flowering period, size, and distinguishing features . illustrations of the entire plant with flowers, stems, and leaves rendered in exquisite detail, making it easier to correctly identify the orchid (all illustrations reduced from life-size, using a common scale, allowing realistic size comparisons between species).
Author: Mark Brundrett Publisher: ISBN: 9780992590505 Category : Languages : en Pages : 440
Book Description
This book provides an overview of the orchid family and describes unique features of their biology and ecology. Key topics include the global importance of Western Australia as an orchid diversity hotspot and the amazing interactions between orchids and pollinating insects. An overview on orchid conservation issues in WA and advice for orchid tourists are also provided along with a guide to identification with keys to orchid genera. Most chapters concern orchid identification with additional information on the pollination, ecology, cultivation and taxonomy of each genus. For each species, a brief description focuses on defining features with the majority of space used for photos. These chapters were designed to be user friendly and make identification as easy and accurate as possible.
Author: Noel Hoffman
Author: Andrew Phillip Brown
Author: W. R. (Bob) Liddelow
Author: Ronald A. Coleman
Author: Noel Hoffman
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Author: Mark Brundrett
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