Orchids of South Africa

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Orchids of South Africa is the first field guide to local orchids to be published in over 30 years, and presents the more than 450 orchid species found in the region, including Lesotho and Swaziland.A comprehensive round-up of orchids in their natural habitat, the book ● Multiple photos for each species● Distribution maps● Flowering time-bars● Succinct text, enabling sure identification of these fascinating plants.An illustrated introduction discusses orchid structure, ecology, and conservation status.Informative, colorful and easy-to-use, Orchids of South Africa is an authoritative update for all enthusiasts and anyone interested in the botany of southern Africa.Table of ContentsPREFACEACKNOWLEDGEMENTSINTRODUCTIONSouth African an overview The physical environmentFloral regionsBiomes and vegetation typesOrchid floraOrchid structureOrchid reproductive biologyOrchid conservationHOW TO USE THIS BOOKSPECIES ACCOUNTSGLOSSARYFURTHER READING