Orchids of Madagascar
Download or Read eBook Orchids of Madagascar PDF written by Johan Hermans and published by Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. This book was released on 2007 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Johan Hermans |
| Publisher | : Royal Botanic Gardens Kew |
| Total Pages | : 480 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105131788494 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Orchids of Madagascar by : Johan Hermans
Book excerpt: This new edition of a now classic work provides an up to date checklist of one of the richest orchid floras - almost 1000 orchid species comprise 10% of Madagascar's high plant diversity, with a remarkable 85% of these unique to the island. This updated edition now illustrates over 250 orchids, and includes almost 100 changes to nomenclature. The diagnostic and descriptive notes on each species have been extended to provide a wealth of information on distribution, habitat and flowering times. An essential book for the botanist, orchid enthusiast, ecologist, environmentalist and field worker who need to have the complete picture on Madagascar's orchid flora.
