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.

An Illustrated Survey of Orchid Genera

Science & Math

Sheehan, Marion

Sheehan, Tom

Biological Sciences

Cambridge University Press

Book by Sheehan, Thomas J., Sheehan, Marion

Orchid Genera Illustrated

Sheehan, Thomas J.

Cornell University Press

Sm Quarto, PP.421, A Fabulous Presentation Expanding Their EArlier 1979 100 Genera

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardening & Landscape Design

Timber Press

More than 150 orchid genera are described, each accompanied by a superb Marion Sheehan illustration that shows a representative species; all display the same structures in similar views so that the reader can easily compare the variations among genera. In 1995, the authors received the American Orchid Society's Gold Medal of Achievement.

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An Illustrated Survey of Orchid Genera

Orchid Genera Illustrated

An Illustrated Survey of Orchid Genera

An Illustrated Survey of Orchid Genera