
Pocket Guide to the Orchids of Britain and Ireland
Simon Harrap(Author)
Bloomsbury Wildlife (Publisher)
Published on 21. February 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-4729-6909-5 (ISBN)
Description
This pocket guide allows the identification of all species of orchid in the British Isles.
The orchid family is one of the largest plant families in the world, reaching its highest diversity in the tropics where their exotic and colourful flowers are often truly breathtaking. Britain and Ireland have just 52 species of wild orchid, some of which are rare or scarce, whilst others are surprisingly inconspicuous. Yet, whether large or small, all orchids share flamboyant flower structures and incredible beauty.
It has concise text highlighting ID criteria as well as notes on biology, habitat and conservation, along with stunning colour photographs and accurate range maps based on maps compiled by the Biological Record Centre.
This book provides the perfect guide to these beautiful and evocative plants, and is a must for any field naturalist.
The orchid family is one of the largest plant families in the world, reaching its highest diversity in the tropics where their exotic and colourful flowers are often truly breathtaking. Britain and Ireland have just 52 species of wild orchid, some of which are rare or scarce, whilst others are surprisingly inconspicuous. Yet, whether large or small, all orchids share flamboyant flower structures and incredible beauty.
It has concise text highlighting ID criteria as well as notes on biology, habitat and conservation, along with stunning colour photographs and accurate range maps based on maps compiled by the Biological Record Centre.
This book provides the perfect guide to these beautiful and evocative plants, and is a must for any field naturalist.
Reviews / Votes
The 52 species are covered in good detail with plenty of information on identification, habitat and the current status of the plant. The photographs are superb and made me want to rush out straightaway and start hunting. I wish I had had this book to gloat over in early hunting days and would recommend it to all. * Wild Flower Magazine *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 188 mm
Width: 123 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
358 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4729-6909-5 (9781472969095)
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Additional editions

Simon Harrap
Pocket Guide to the Orchids of Britain and Ireland
E-Book
06/2016
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Natural History
€20.99
Available for download

Simon Harrap
Pocket Guide to the Orchids of Britain and Ireland
E-Book
06/2016
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Natural History
€20.99
Available for download
Person
Simon Harrap is the author of Orchids of Britain and Ireland: A Field and Site Guide (Bloomsbury 2005, 2009). He is the author of several books including Harrap's Wild Flowers (2013), RSPB Pocket Guide to British Birds (2007, 20012) and Where to Watch Britain and Ireland (2003, 2010), all published by Bloomsbury.
Content
Introduction
Why this book?
What is an orchid?
Orchids and Fungi
Orchid Seeds
Pollination
Orchid Conversation
Notes on the species accounts
Species Accounts
Additional species
Glossary
Index of species
Why this book?
What is an orchid?
Orchids and Fungi
Orchid Seeds
Pollination
Orchid Conversation
Notes on the species accounts
Species Accounts
Additional species
Glossary
Index of species