The Wild Orchids of California
Author | : Ronald A. Coleman |
Publisher | : Cornell University Press |
Total Pages | : 268 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-13 | : 080148782X |
ISBN-10 | : 9780801487828 |
Rating | : 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Wild Orchids of California written by Ronald A. Coleman and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This profusely illustrated field guide covers the 31 species of orchids that grow wild in California. The first book on California's native orchids, it will be a valuable resource for professionals and hobbyists alike. The Wild Orchids of California is an impressive extension of Ronald A. Coleman's wide fieldwork, literature review, and herbarium research. Written in a clear narrative style, Coleman's species accounts describe the plants and flowers, their habitats, distribution, pollinators, and blooming season.