Genera Orchidacearum : Volume 2: Orchidoideae (Part 1) (Genera Orchidacearum)

Genera Orchidacearum : Volume 2: Orchidoideae (Part 1) (Genera Orchidacearum)

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Book Description
In Volume Two of Genera Orchidacearum, three of the seven tribes found in the subfamily Orchidoideae-Orchideae, Diurideae, and Diseae are thoroughly described. Each of the 101 genera in this volume receive separate treatment with sections on nomenclature and synonymy, distribution, anatomy,
palynomy, embryology, cytogenetics, ecology, phytochemistry, phylogenetics, pollination, taxonomic notes, and economic uses. For those genera found in hobbyist's collections, cultivation notes emphasizing aritificial propagation are provided.
This book features distribution maps of each genus with details on the dispersion of the flowers; superb illustrations with over 120 color photographs and line drawings; cultivational details for orchid enthusiasts and growers; contributions from over 50 international orchid experts; and diagnostic
illustrations that detail each genus.

Genera Orchidacearum: Volume 2: Orchidoideae (Part 1) (Genera Orchidacearum),Alec M. Pridgeon,Phillip J. Cribb,Mark W. Chase,Finn N. Rasmussen,Oxford University Press, USA,0198507100,Flowers - Orchids,Gardening,Gardening/Plants,Life Sciences - Botany,Life Sciences - Horticulture,Science,Botany & plant sciences,Life Sciences | Botany,Science / Botany

Book Contents:

1. Growing and Using Cilantro : Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-181 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, a-181)
2. Growing and Using Herbs and Spices (Dover Books on Herbs, Farming and Gardening)
3. Growing & Using Basil : Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-119
4. Handy Pocket Guide to Orchids (Periplus Nature Guides)
5. Herb gardening in Texas
6. Herbs for Tea : Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-184 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, a-184)
7. Heritage Gardens; Care, Conservation and Management (Heritage : Care-Preservation-Management Program)
8. IN AN IRISH GARDEN
9. Instant Gardens (Practical Gardening Library)
10. Jackson & Perkins Selecting, Growing, and Combining Outstanding Perennials: Northwestern Edition

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