Orchids of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East

This comprehensive field guide covers the identification, biology, and conservation of more than 520 species of orchid found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The detailed text and over 1000 color photographs and line drawings allow specialists, as well as avid botanists and interested tourists, to identify the wild orchids of the region with precision. Orchids of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East Pierre Delforge ISBN-13: 978-0-88192-754-2 Contents Foreword Understanding orchids Orchids in the plant kingdom Orchid anatomy The life of orchids Sexual reproduction in orchids Orchid classification Systematics Nomenclature Identifying orchids Looking for orchids How to use the descriptions Aberrant orchids Orchid conservation Plants in danger Possible actions Species accounts Systematic arrangement of European orchids Systematic list of species Artificial key to the genera of European orchids Cypripedioideae Cypripedium Neottioidae Cephalanthera Epipactis Limodorum Epipogium Neottia Spiranthes Goodyera Epidendroideae Corallorhiza Calypso Liparis Malaxis Orchidoidae Gennaria Habenaria Herminium Neottianthe Traunsteinera Chamorchis Platanthera Gymnadenia Coeloglossum Dactylorhiza Serapias Anacamptis Orchis Steveniella Himantoglossum Ophrys Appendices Further reading Glossary Index of scientific names "First English Edition of this magnificent guide, covering identification, biology and conservation of more than 520 species of orchid found in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. 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 complete reference guide covers the identification, biology and conservation of more than 520 species of orchid found in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. The detailed text, 1,270 colour photographs and line drawings all allow the specialist, as well as the avid botanist, to identify the wild orchids of the region with precision."--NHBS Environment Bookstore "This book is a comprehensive field guide to orchid species of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It includes more than 520 species and numerous varieties, 1270 color photographs and line drawings, keys for accurate identification, and is an ideal reference and traveling companion for orchid and native plant enthusiasts."--Jacket