Wild Orchids Across North America: A Botanical Travelogue - Hardcover

Keenan, Philip E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0881924520 ISBN 13: 9780881924527

Publisher: Timber Pr, 1998

Synopsis

Appealing to conservationists, travelers, orchid lovers, and naturalists alike, the author takes his readers on an incredible journey to pursue the 145 temperate American orchid species in their native habitats. This chatty account of his field trips in Canada and the U.S. is intended both to document many of our native species and to inspire others to respectfully explore the wealth of orchids. Includes 170 superb color photographs.

About this title

Book Description:

The author has driven more than 100,000 miles-& walked several hundred more-in pursuit of orchids in their native habitats. This chatty account of his field trips in Canada & the U.S.-with superb photographs-is intended both to document many of our native species & to inspire others to respectfully explore the wealth of orchids & other fascinating wildlife still to be found on our continent despite encroaching development.

From the Publisher:

From Alaska to the Maritime Provinces, from the desert Southwest to the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, Keenan documents the American native orchid species in absolutely remarkable color photographs. Nearly all of the 145 species native to North America (excluding tropical orchids of Mexico and southern Florida) are included in his discussions and photographs.

About this edition

• Publisher: Timber Pr
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0881924520
• ISBN 13: 9780881924527
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 321