Wild Orchids of the Pacific Northwest And Canadian Rockies - Brossura

Brown, Paul Martin

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0813029007 ISBN 13: 9780813029009

Casa editrice: Univ Pr of Florida, 2006

Riassunto

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 Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, and western Montana.

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L'autore:

Paul Martin Brown is a research associate with the University of Florida Herbarium at the Florida Natural History Museum in Gainesville, Florida. He is the founder and editor of the North American Native Orchid Journal. Stan Folsom is a watercolorist and botanical illustrator whose work appears in Wild Orchids of the Northeastern United States, Wild Orchids of Florida, The Wild Orchids of North America, North of Mexico, and Wild Orchids of the Southeastern United States, North of Peninsular Florida, and Wild Orchids of the Canadian Maritimes and Northern Great Lakes Region. 

Product Description:

Native orchid expert and author Paul Martin Brown continues his successful series on the wild orchids of North America with Wild Orchids of the Pacific Northwest and Canadian Rockies. Whether beginner or professional, curious orchid hunters will be able to locate the nearly 50 species to be found in a wide variety of this region's local habitat - from seashore to temperate rain forest to alpine meadow. Brown reveals the best spots to find the orchids he describes and offers expert advice on how to plan and execute an enjoyable (and environmentally responsible) outing. As with Brown's other guides, all information is presented in a simple, straightforward style and with ample illustration so that proper identification is a snap. Geographical coverage includes: Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, Alaska, Idaho, western Montana, and western Alberta; 10 detailed area treatments - The Siskyous; Columbia River, The Cascades, Olympic Peninsula, Vancouver Island, Glacier National Park, Cypress Hills, Kodiak Island, Downtown Anchorage, Denali National Park; and 47 species, 1 subspecies, 10 varieties, 5 hybrids, and 62 forms.

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• Editore: Univ Pr of Florida
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0813029007
• ISBN 13: 9780813029009
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 287
• Disegnatore: Folsom Stan