Orchids: The Green World
Deni Brown
Hardcover
(Diane Pub Co, May 1, 1992)
Takes a fresh look at orchids: their biology, ecology, & environmental & economic importance. Illustrated with high-quality photos, drawings, fact panels, & charts, the book presents a clear, informative guide to the fascinating world of orchids. Chapters: where orchids grow; orchids of Europe, North America, Central South America, Africa, North & East Asia, & Tropical Asia & Australia; leaves, stems, & roots; the orchid flower; pollination; seeds & germination; orchid saprophytes; epiphytic orchids; orchid collectors; orchids under threat; breeding & cultivation; & useful orchids. Glossary & further reading. Juvenile audience.