Wild Orchids of Florida : With References to the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plains by Paul Martin Brown (2006, Trade Paperback)

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Wild Orchids of Florida : With References to the Atlantic And Gulf Coastal Plains, Paperback by Brown, Paul Martin; Folsom, Stan (ILT), ISBN 0813029333, ISBN-13 9780813029337, Brand New, Free shipping in the US A comprehensive yet easy-to-follow reference is an essential field companion for professional botanists, native plant enthusiasts, nature lovers, or anyone who wants to learn more about what is growing in the wilds of Florida.

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PublisherUniversity Press of Florida
ISBN-100813029333
ISBN-139780813029337
eBay Product ID (ePID)49217733

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Edition2
Book TitleWild Orchids of Florida : with References to the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plains
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2006
TopicPlants / General, Flowers / Orchids
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Gardening
AuthorPaul Martin Brown
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight31.1 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.4 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-045679
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsAny bird watcher who lives in Florida and also watches plants should have this book, as should any reader who has an interest in orchids--no matter where he or she lives. It is beautifully done and will stand as one of the key references for the group for a long time.
Dewey Decimal584.409759
Edition DescriptionEnlarged edition,New Edition
SynopsisFirst published in 2002, Wild Orchids of Florida was the very first field guide for this orchid-rich state, and it inspired many to try their hand at orchid hunting. Because of its overwhelming popularity and in an attempt to provide the latest developments in orchid research, native orchid expert Paul Martin Brown follows up with this newly revised and expanded edition. The guide contains 200 new points of fact, including: - more than 100 new county records established since 2002- three recently rediscovered species that have not been seen in 100 years- two previously undocumented species, six new hybrids, and several new color forms described and illustrated for the first time- the resurrection and revalidation of the little-used genus of Gymnadeniopsis - 34 revised county distribution maps, 37 new color photos, and three new watercolors by Stan Folsom With its comprehensive yet easy-to-follow treatment, Wild Orchids of Florida remains the essential field companion for professional botanists, native plant enthusiasts, nature lovers, or anyone who wants to learn more about what's growing out in the wilds of Florida., Provides a field guide to Florida, an orchid-rich state. This book is useful for professional botanists, native plant enthusiasts, nature lovers, or those who want to learn more about what's growing out in the wilds of Florida., First published in 2002, Wild Orchids of Florida was the very first field guide for this orchid-rich state, and it inspired many to try their hand at orchid hunting. Because of its overwhelming popularity and in an attempt to provide the latest developments in orchid research, native orchid expert Paul Martin Brown follows up with this newly revised and expanded edition. The guide contains 200 new points of fact, including: · more than 100 new county records established since 2002 · three recently rediscovered species that have not been seen in 100 years · two previously undocumented species, six new hybrids, and several new color forms described and illustrated for the first time · the resurrection and revalidation of the little-used genus of Gymnadeniopsis · 34 revised county distribution maps, 37 new color photos, and three new watercolors by Stan Folsom With its comprehensive yet easy-to-follow treatment, Wild Orchids of Florida remains the essential field companion for professional botanists, native plant enthusiasts, nature lovers, or anyone who wants to learn more about what's growing out in the wilds of Florida.
LC Classification NumberQK495.O64B736 2005

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  • Great book to use when discovering orchids in the florida swamps

    Very informative and educational. Great drawings

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