Orchid Species from Himalaya and Southeast Asia Vol. 1 (A - E)

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<p>A presentation of 491 popular orchid species with 13 varieties and 3 natural hybrids in 51 genera with names beginning with A to E carefully detailed with beautiful photographs and concise descriptions of the plants, their distribution and habitats by a well-known author and photographer.&nbsp; Each genus is assigned a separate chapter. Coverage of the most commonly cultivated Asian species including their varieties and cultivars (e.g. in <i>Bulbophyllum</i>&nbsp; 82&nbsp; species; <i>Coelogyne&nbsp;</i> 37 species; <i>Dendrobium</i>&nbsp; 210 species) is exhaustive.&nbsp; The orchids are photographed from their best perspective as &nbsp;individual blooms or entire inflorescences. Many species are also shown growing in their natural habitat. Representative hybrids are included to illustrate how some species have contributed to show-worthiness of various genera, their adaptation to a wider climate range, and easy cultivation.&nbsp; This book is a pleasure to view;&nbsp; simultaneously, an easy reference for the identification of orchid species and it provides a guide on how best to grow them. Nowhere else will one find so many popular species beautifully illustrated in a single volume.</p><p>Volume 1 is the first of a 3 Volume series that will showcase over 900 species plus varieties in 117 genera.</p><p> </p><p>A must for everyone fascinated by orchids or simply with a love for nature.</p><p></p>