Australian Terrestrial Orchids
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: glue residue on fep. clean text.
A richly detailed botanical reference, Australian Terrestrial Orchids presents a comprehensive survey of the ground-dwelling orchid species native to the Australian continent, cataloguing their remarkable diversity across a wide range of habitats and climates. Authored by D.T. Woolcock and C.E. Woolcock, the work details the identifying characteristics, distribution, and ecological requirements of each species with the precision and authority of dedicated field naturalists. The tone is scholarly yet accessible, making it an indispensable resource for both amateur enthusiasts and professional botanists seeking to identify and understand these often elusive plants. Illustrated with careful descriptions and supported by taxonomic data, the volume chronicles the unique adaptations that allow terrestrial orchids to thrive in Australia's diverse landscapes, from coastal heathlands to alpine meadows. It stands as a definitive guide to one of the most fascinating and botanically significant plant groups found on the continent.
Author: D.T. Woolcock And C.E. Woolcock
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, Nelson
Genre: Botany
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: glue residue on fep. clean text.
A richly detailed botanical reference, Australian Terrestrial Orchids presents a comprehensive survey of the ground-dwelling orchid species native to the Australian continent, cataloguing their remarkable diversity across a wide range of habitats and climates. Authored by D.T. Woolcock and C.E. Woolcock, the work details the identifying characteristics, distribution, and ecological requirements of each species with the precision and authority of dedicated field naturalists. The tone is scholarly yet accessible, making it an indispensable resource for both amateur enthusiasts and professional botanists seeking to identify and understand these often elusive plants. Illustrated with careful descriptions and supported by taxonomic data, the volume chronicles the unique adaptations that allow terrestrial orchids to thrive in Australia's diverse landscapes, from coastal heathlands to alpine meadows. It stands as a definitive guide to one of the most fascinating and botanically significant plant groups found on the continent.