An accessible, comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide--the only one to cover all the orchids found in Britain and Ireland
Covering all fifty-one native species and twelve of uncertain origin, as well as hybrids and variants, Britain's Orchids is an engaging, intuitive and in-depth identification guide to all the orchids of Britain and Ireland at all stages of development, from first emergence to setting seed. Drawing on the authors' extensive field experience and the latest scientific research, the book uses multiple techniques to help both beginner and more advanced orchid enthusiasts to identify even the most difficult plants. It is beautifully illustrated with watercolour paintings by talented artist Sarah Stribbling, and features more than 1,200 evocative, instructive and detailed photographs. Orchids have long fired the imagination with their beauty and rarity. This book aims to ignite or increase your passion for these special plants, and for the conservation of their varied habitats--from remote mountaintops to urban wild spaces.
The first book to cover all the species at all stages of development, as well as all subspecies, varieties and confirmed hybrids
Lavishly illustrated with 98 beautiful watercolour plates
More than 1,200 stunning photos showing the orchids in their natural settings and highlighting key identification features
Simple, step-by-step system for identifying almost any orchid you encounter
Up-to-date distribution maps and seasonal charts showing when each species can be seen in its various stages of development
Sean Cole is a field naturalist who has been studying orchids for more than twenty years, with special interests in identification, taxonomy and pollination. He has published many articles on British orchids, including his specialty, the Ghost Orchid. Mike Waller is an ecologist and botanist who specializes in European orchids. He has worked for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, the Natural History Museum in London, the London Wildlife Trust and Plantlife.
Автор: Knapp, Sandra Название: Extraordinary orchids ISBN: 0565095145 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780565095147 Издательство: Quarto Рейтинг: Цена: от 3485.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть
Описание: The weird and wonderful lifestyle of orchids, the most diverse and widespread of plant families, featuring stunning artwork by the Bauers, Sydney Parkinson, Arthur Church and more.
Автор: Chase, Mark Christenhusz, Maarten Mirenda, Tom Название: Little book of orchids ISBN: 0711253935 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780711253933 Издательство: Frances Lincoln Рейтинг: Цена: 1972.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Little Book of Orchids introduces you to 75 exquisite examples from around the world.
Автор: Copeland, Lachlan M. Backhouse, Gary N. Название: Guide to native orchids of nsw and act ISBN: 148631368X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781486313686 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 5821.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Describes the 582 species of wild orchids that occur in NSW and the ACT. Guide to Native Orchids of NSW and ACT describes each species, enabling their identification in the field, and includes over 600 photographs of wild orchids in their natural habitat and distribution maps for almost all species.
Автор: Rice Rod Название: Photo Intro to: Wild Orchids of Borneo ISBN: 0987620614 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780987620613 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 6618.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Lakshman Chandra De Название: Commercial Orchids ISBN: 3110426382 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783110426380 Издательство: Walter de Gruyter Рейтинг: Цена: 22305.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Orchids account for a large share of global floriculture trade both as cut flowers and as potted plants, and are estimated to comprise around 10% of international fresh cut flower trade. The average value of fresh cut orchids and buds trade during 2007-2012 was US$ 483 million. In 2012, there are more than 40 countries exporting orchids and 60 countries importing orchids around the world, with the total size of the global trade equaling US$ 504 million. In India, about 1350 species belonging to 186 genera represent approximately 5.98% of the world orchid flora and 6.83% of the flowering plants in India. The publication on “Commercial Orchids” is presented in 15 interesting chapters vividly highlighting the global orchid industry, bio-diversity, conservation and bio-piracy of genetic resources, morphological and molecular characterization of valuable species, breeding approaches for improved genotypes, production of quality planting materials, physiology of tropical and temperate orchids, climate change and its impact on orchid productivity, production technology of commercial epiphytic orchids for cut flower, production technology of commercial terrestrial orchids for cut flower, orchids for pot culture, hanging baskets and tree mounting, medicinal and aromatic orchids, post-harvest management of cut flowers of commercial orchids, value addition and marketing.
Автор: Meisel Joe E., Kaufmann Ronald S., Pupulin Franco Название: Orchids of Tropical America: An Introduction and Guide ISBN: 0801453356 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780801453359 Издательство: Wiley EDC Рейтинг: Цена: 11497.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
Orchids of Tropical America is an entertaining, informative, and splendidly illustrated introduction to the orchid family for enthusiasts and newcomers seeking to learn about more than 120 widespread orchid genera. Joe E. Meisel, Ronald S. Kaufmann, and Franco Pupulin bring alive the riot of colors, extraordinary shapes, and varied biology and ecology of the principal orchid genera ranging from Mexico and the Caribbean to Bolivia and Brazil. Orchids, likely the most diverse family of plants on earth, reach their peak diversity in the tropical countries of the Western Hemisphere, including, for example, more than 2,500 species in Brazil and 4,000 in Ecuador. The book also highlights reserves in the American tropics where travelers can enjoy orchids in the wild.
Whether you journey abroad to see these unique plants, raise them in your home, or admire them from afar, this book offers fascinating insights into the diversity and natural history of orchids. Beyond the plant and flower descriptions, Orchids of Tropical America is packed with informative stories about the ecology and history of each genus. Pollination ecology is given in detail, with an emphasis on how floral features distinctive to the genus are linked to interaction with pollinators. This book also features information on medicinal and commercial uses, notes on the discoverers, and relevant historical data.
The easy-to-use identification system permits quick recognition of the most common orchid groups in Central and South America. Genus descriptions are given in plain language designed for a nonscientific audience but will prove highly useful to advanced botanists as well. Descriptions focus on external morphology, and great care has been taken to ensure the guide is useful in the field without reliance on microscopes or dissections. Equally valuable as a field guide, a desktop reference, or a gift, Orchids of Tropical America will make an excellent addition to any orchid lover’s library.
Visit the website for this book at www.orchidsoftropicalamerica.com.
Автор: Meisel Joe E., Kaufmann Ronald S., Pupulin Franco Название: Orchids of Tropical America: An Introduction and Guide ISBN: 0801477689 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780801477683 Издательство: Wiley EDC Рейтинг: Цена: 4117.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
Orchids of Tropical America is an entertaining, informative, and splendidly illustrated introduction to the orchid family for enthusiasts and newcomers seeking to learn about more than 120 widespread orchid genera. Joe E. Meisel, Ronald S. Kaufmann, and Franco Pupulin bring alive the riot of colors, extraordinary shapes, and varied biology and ecology of the principal orchid genera ranging from Mexico and the Caribbean to Bolivia and Brazil. Orchids, likely the most diverse family of plants on earth, reach their peak diversity in the tropical countries of the Western Hemisphere, including, for example, more than 2,500 species in Brazil and 4,000 in Ecuador. The book also highlights reserves in the American tropics where travelers can enjoy orchids in the wild.
Whether you journey abroad to see these unique plants, raise them in your home, or admire them from afar, this book offers fascinating insights into the diversity and natural history of orchids. Beyond the plant and flower descriptions, Orchids of Tropical America is packed with informative stories about the ecology and history of each genus. Pollination ecology is given in detail, with an emphasis on how floral features distinctive to the genus are linked to interaction with pollinators. This book also features information on medicinal and commercial uses, notes on the discoverers, and relevant historical data.
The easy-to-use identification system permits quick recognition of the most common orchid groups in Central and South America. Genus descriptions are given in plain language designed for a nonscientific audience but will prove highly useful to advanced botanists as well. Descriptions focus on external morphology, and great care has been taken to ensure the guide is useful in the field without reliance on microscopes or dissections. Equally valuable as a field guide, a desktop reference, or a gift, Orchids of Tropical America will make an excellent addition to any orchid lover’s library.
Visit the website for this book at www.orchidsoftropicalamerica.com.
Описание: An illustrated guide to the marvellous and varied world of trees, and a charming walk through the hidden secrets of each of the 56 British species.
The only comprehensive photographic guide to the ferns, clubmosses, quillworts and horsetails of Britain
This is a comprehensive, lavishly illustrated and user-friendly photographic identification guide to the fifty-seven ferns and seventeen other pteridophytes that occur in Britain. It is the perfect companion for botanists, naturalists, professional ecologists and anyone else with an interest in this fascinating group of non-flowering vascular plants. Designed to appeal to beginners and experts alike, this authoritative book includes novel identification keys and comparison tables that have been carefully devised to present only essential, easily understood technical terms and descriptions, avoiding jargon as much as possible. Cross-referenced throughout to facilitate the comparison of similar species, this definitive field guide is the go-to source for identifying these species with confidence.
Features hundreds of stunning colour photographs
Comprehensive coverage of Britain's 57 species of ferns, 6 clubmosses, 3 quillworts and 8 horsetails
Includes novel, easy-to-use, jargon-free identification keys and comparison tables
Beautifully designed, user-friendly and accessible
Автор: Coleman, Ronald A. Название: Wild orchids of california ISBN: 080148782X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780801487828 Издательство: Cornell University Press Рейтинг: Цена: 5834.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: This profusely illustrated field guide covers the 31 species of orchids that grow wild in California. The first book on California`s native orchids, it will be a valuable resource for professionals and hobbyists alike. The Wild Orchids of California...
