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Orchids of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East / Pierre Delforge.

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Original language: French Publication details: Portland, Or. : Timber Press, 2006, c2005.Edition: 3rd edDescription: 640 p. : chiefly col. ill., col. map ; 20 cmISBN:
  • 9780881927542
  • 0881927546
Uniform titles:
  • Guide des orchidees d'Europe, d'Afrique du Nord et du Proche-Orient. English
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • QK495.O64 D4613 2005
Scope and content: "First English Edition of this magnificent guide, covering identification, biology and conservation of more than 520 species of orchid found in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Orchids have long held a fascination, both for keen botanists and the general public. From the mania of Victorian collectors to the enthusiasm of modern photographers, this family of flowering plants has a strange and exotic appeal. Many orchids are beautiful, and some are rare. This complete reference guide covers the identification, biology and conservation of more than 520 species of orchid found in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. The detailed text, 1,270 colour photographs and line drawings all allow the specialist, as well as the avid botanist, to identify the wild orchids of the region with precision."--NHBS Environment Bookstore.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Lending Books Elisabeth C. Miller Library Tall Shelves SB409.5.E85 D45 2006 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39352800141905
Total holds: 0

Includes bibliographical references (p. 623) and index.

"First English Edition of this magnificent guide, covering identification, biology and conservation of more than 520 species of orchid found in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Orchids have long held a fascination, both for keen botanists and the general public. From the mania of Victorian collectors to the enthusiasm of modern photographers, this family of flowering plants has a strange and exotic appeal. Many orchids are beautiful, and some are rare. This complete reference guide covers the identification, biology and conservation of more than 520 species of orchid found in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. The detailed text, 1,270 colour photographs and line drawings all allow the specialist, as well as the avid botanist, to identify the wild orchids of the region with precision."--NHBS Environment Bookstore.

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