Australian Ground Orchids
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A (hardcover with no dust jacket visible, board cover intact). Page Condition: Good. Markings: previous owner. Binding: Appears intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A beautifully illustrated guide to one of Australia's most fascinating botanical subjects, Australian Ground Orchids presents a detailed and accessible survey of the remarkable terrestrial orchids native to the Australian continent. Unlike their epiphytic cousins, ground orchids grow directly from the soil and have developed extraordinary relationships with insects and fungi, and this volume chronicles those intricate ecological connections with clarity and precision. Densey Clyne, a respected naturalist and science communicator, presents the subject with the authority of a field expert, combining rigorous observation with an infectious enthusiasm for the natural world. The book details the identification, habitat, and behaviour of numerous species, making it an indispensable reference for botanists, bushwalkers, and native plant enthusiasts alike. Part of the Periwinkle Colour Series, it is richly illustrated with colour photography that brings the subtle beauty of these often-overlooked wildflowers vividly to life.
Author: Densey Clyne
Format: Paperback
Genre: Botany
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A (hardcover with no dust jacket visible, board cover intact). Page Condition: Good. Markings: previous owner. Binding: Appears intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A beautifully illustrated guide to one of Australia's most fascinating botanical subjects, Australian Ground Orchids presents a detailed and accessible survey of the remarkable terrestrial orchids native to the Australian continent. Unlike their epiphytic cousins, ground orchids grow directly from the soil and have developed extraordinary relationships with insects and fungi, and this volume chronicles those intricate ecological connections with clarity and precision. Densey Clyne, a respected naturalist and science communicator, presents the subject with the authority of a field expert, combining rigorous observation with an infectious enthusiasm for the natural world. The book details the identification, habitat, and behaviour of numerous species, making it an indispensable reference for botanists, bushwalkers, and native plant enthusiasts alike. Part of the Periwinkle Colour Series, it is richly illustrated with colour photography that brings the subtle beauty of these often-overlooked wildflowers vividly to life.