An Illustrated Survey of Orchid Genera - Hardcover

Sheehan, Tom; Sheehan, Marion

9780521480284: An Illustrated Survey of Orchid Genera

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521480280 ISBN 13: 9780521480284

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1995

What makes an orchid an orchid? On what basis are the 25000 species of orchids placed into genera? The exquisite colour illustrations and descriptions answer these questions in a detailed but jargon-free style. The botanically accurate plates illustrate the distinguishing generic characters in a set format, for simple comparison between genera. The Sheehans explain the basis of orchid taxonomy, describing the characteristics common to all orchids. There follows descriptions and depictions of 154 genera. This includes the distinguishing characters, major floral details, vegetative habit of typical species, and a list of popular species with flowering season and approximate native locale. An extensive, illustrated glossary describes more than 400 important terms. An important reference for professionals and the historical data and cultural requirements will be highly useful for the amateur.

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Book Description:

What makes an orchid an orchid and in which genera should it be placed? The colour illustrations and descriptions answer these questions. The Sheehans explain the basis of orchid taxonomy, describing the characteristics common to all orchids, with descriptions and depictions of floral details, vegetative habits and popular species of 154 genera.

About the Author:

As well as being accredited orchid judges, Tom and Marion Sheehan are both Honorary Life Members of the American Orchid Society. They have each served on various committees of the the A.O.S. as chairman and co-chairman and continue to do so. Together they have produced a bi-monthly column on orchid genera, which has been a popular feature of the American Orchid Society Bulletin for over 25 years.

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