An Introduction to the South African Orchids

Schelpe, E.A.C.L.E.

Published by MacDonald, London, 1966

About this Item

109, 64 col photos, 47 text figs. . HB. 4to (288x226mm), orig. cloth. Vg in d/w (in removable protective sleeve). Some light foxing at beginning and end, and to edges of text block. A concise illustrated guide to the South African orchids. At least one species of over eighty percent of the fifty-four orchid genera recorded from South Africa are illustrated in colour together with annotated diagrams of the essential floral parts. A key for the identification of all the genera known from the region is provided. For each genus, information is given on habitat range as well as distribution in South Africa and elsewhere in the world, together with notes on flowering periods and observations on the biology of interesting species. Notes on cultivation are also provided.

Seller Inventory # S61202

Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to the South African Orchids
• Publisher: MacDonald, London
• Publication Date: 1966
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • BOTANY,ORCHIDS