Wild Orchids of the Northeastern United States: A Field Guide (Comstock Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (730 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0801483417 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"wild orchids of the NE" according to kate kennedy butler. Nice size to carry in the field, wonderful drawings and good photos. I'd have preferred more photos of specifics - not just flowers, but leaves, buds, etc Still, a fine reference on a specific subject.. CeeAnn said No Pennsylvania coverage. Does not cover Pennsylvania. That is where I was most interested in checking on orchids. Otherwise the information was helpful.
This definitive guide facilitates their discovery and enjoyment.*Covers all orchids growing wild in New England, New York, and adjacent areas of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.*Includes illustrated keys to the genera and species and a checklist of northeastern orchids.*Describes in alphabetical order 71 orchid species and varieties, with a drawing of each, and full information on more than 50 forms and hybrids.*Features 192 full-color photographs of the orchids in their native habitats, along with 71 distribution maps. Wild orchids evoke a particular and sometimes addictive fascination among naturalists, botanists, and wildflower enthusiasts. *Bound with a durable cover for use in the field.. *Suggests where to find the orchids.*Provides a bibliography and a glossary. With few exceptions, these singular plants cannot be moved and propagated successfully, and so, to ensure their survival, they must be protected and sought out in their native habitats
"Brown, who is now at work on a field guide to the orchids of the Northwest, begins this definitive guide to orchids of the Northeast with a chapter on where and when to find these captivating flowers. Each listing contains a detailed description of the orchid, its habitat, blooming dates, measurements, and abundance (rare to frequent), and a map showing where the species can be found. He continues with information on identifying the various genera and follows with a listin alphabetical orderof 71 orchid species and varieties, with a drawing of each, along with data on 50 hybrids. Keenan . There are 192 lavish color photographs, 94 black-and-white drawings by Stan Folsom, a state-by-state checklist, and a glossary."Booklist"An attractively bound handbook suitable for field use."Rhodora"First classthe best field guide to the Northeast, with just about everything one needs!"Philip E