The Book of Orchids: A life-size guide to six hundred species from
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One of every seven flowering plants on Earth is an orchid. Orchidaceae is the second most widely distributed plant family, yet remains one of the least understood. Here are profiles of 600 key species, complete with full taxonomic and phylogenic details, captured in exquisite photographs and representing the remarkable diversity, complexity, and beauty of these extraordinary and beguiling plants.
Author: Maarten Christenhusz
Format: Hardback, 656 pages, 180mm x 270mm
Published: 2017, Quarto Publishing PLC, United Kingdom
Genre: Gardening
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One of every seven flowering plants on Earth is an orchid. Orchidaceae is the second most widely distributed plant family, yet remains one of the least understood. Here are profiles of 600 key species, complete with full taxonomic and phylogenic details, captured in exquisite photographs and representing the remarkable diversity, complexity, and beauty of these extraordinary and beguiling plants.
The Book of Orchids: A life-size guide to six hundred species from