ارکیده‌های بریتانیا و ایرلند: راهنمای میدانی و محلی

Orchids have long held a fascination, both for keen botanists andthe general public. From the mania of Victorian collectors to theenthusiasm of modern photographers, this family of flowering plants hasa strange and exotic appeal. Many orchids are beautiful, and some arerare. This well illustrated orchid guide covers the identification,biology and conservation of British and Irish orchids. Until recently,the whereabouts of the rarer species was shrouded in secrecy, makingpublication of any details ethically impossible. In the last few years,however, these veils have been lifted and it is now possible to publishlocations for all but one or two species. For the first time, this bookincludes a detailed site guide, covering the best places to see orchidsin Britain. "A model field guide: good, large photographs that are actuallyrather gorgeous; a clear text that tells you how to identify the plantusing the English language rather than "botanicalese"; useful diagramsof those spectacular flower parts; and a really comprehensive sectionon geographical range and subspecies." The Daily Telegraph Title page Acknowledgements Contents Introduction Orchid Biology Orchid Habitats Orchid Conservation Field Guide Genus CYPRIPEDIUM - Lady’s-slippers Genus CEPHALANTHERA - Helleborines (I) Genus NEOTTIA - Bird’s-nest Orchids and Twayblades Genus EPIPACTIS - Helleborines (II) Genus EPIPOGIUM - Ghost Orchids Genus LIPARIS - Fen orchid Genus HAMMARBYA - Bog orchid Genus CORALLORHIZA - Coralroot orchids Genus GOODYERA - Lady’s-tresses (i) Genus SPIRANTHES - Lady's-tresses (II) Genus HERMINIUM - Musk orchid Genus ORCHIS - ‘Typical’ orchids Genus PSEUDORCHIS - Small white Orchid Genus PLATANTHERA - Butterfly Orchids Genus GYMNADENIA - Fragrant Orchids Genus DACTYLORHIZA - Marsh Orchids and Spotted Orchids Genus NEOTINEA - Dense-flowered and Burnt Orchids Genus HIMANTOGLOSSUM - Lizard Orchid Genus ANACAMPTIS - Loose-flowered, Pyramidal and Green-winged Orchids Genus SERAPIAS - Tongue Orchids Genus OPHRYS - Bee and Spider Orchids Other species Orchid Family Tree Vice-Counties Orchid Flowering Periods Useful Addresses Botanical Organisations Abbreviations Site Guide Southeast England Southwest England and Channel Islands East Anglia Central England Northern England and Isle of Man Wales Scotland Ireland (Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland) Glossary Sources of Information and Bibliography Index of Species Orchids have long held a fascination, both for keen botanists and the general public. From the mania of Victorian collectors to the enthusiasm of modern photographers, this family of flowering plants has a strange and exotic appeal. Many orchids are beautiful, and some are rare. This well illustrated orchid guide covers the identification, biology and conservation of British and Irish orchids. Until recently, the whereabouts of the rarer species was shrouded in secrecy, making publication of any details ethically impossible. In the last few years, however, these veils have been lifted and it is now possible to publish locations for all but one or two species. For the first time, this book includes a detailed site guide, covering the best places to see orchids in Britain. "A model field good, large photographs that are actually rather gorgeous; a clear text that tells you how to identify the plant using the English language rather than "botanicalese"; useful diagrams of those spectacular flower parts; and a really comprehensive section on geographical range and subspecies." The Daily Telegraph "When first published in 2005, this comprehensive and well illustrated guide represented a benchmark for the identification of British and Irish orchids, with detailed information on their biology, habitats, distribution and conservation. It covers all 56 species of wild orchid found in Britain and Ireland. Until recently, the whereabouts of the rarer species was shrouded in secrecy, making publication of any details ethically impossible. In the last few years, however, these veils have been lifted and it is now possible to publish locations for all but one or two species. The book includes a detailed site guide, covering the 330 places to see orchids in Britain"--NHBS Environment Bookstore This richly-illustrated guide covers the identification, biology and conservation of British and Irish orchids. Only recently has it become possible to publish locations for almost all species. For the first time, this book includes a detailed site guide, covering the best places to see orchids in Britain. This is a beautifully illustrated, comprehensive field guide to all British and Irish orchid species