Wild orchids across North America : a botanical travelogue

by Philip E. Keenan

Paper Book, 1998

Call number

QK 495 .O64 .K39 1998

Publication

Portland, Or. : Timber Press, c1998.

Description

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.

Pages

321

Tags

Biography

ISBN

0881924520 / 9780881924527

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