Orchids are often thought of as rare, fragile "objets d'art," existing only in steamy tropical forests or in the greenhouses of the well-to-do. In fact, orchids occur worldwide from the arctic tundra to Tierra del Fuego.Minnesota is the home of 43 native species of orchids, and Orchids of Minnesota is the only book devoted specifically to their life history and study. Orchids occur in every county in Minnesota and in essentially every terrestrial habitat type.Both a field guide and an illustrated flora of scholarly quality, Orchids of Minnesota includes a section on the biology of orchids (morphology, ecology, and geographical distribution), a key to the orchid genera and species, and a description of each of the state's 43 species. Welby R. Smith offers comprehensive descriptions and information on the specific habitat of each species and interesting facts of its natural history. In addition, the book provides a detailed line drawing and photograph, a North American range map, and a Minnesota county distribution map for each species.Although regional in its focus, Orchids of Minnesota will be of interest to both national and international audiences. The detailed pen-and-ink drawings by Vera Ming Wong are beautifully executed and botanically accurate, revealing that even the most common orchid species are uncommon when compared to other plants.
Ships from and sold by SuperBookDeals--. For most anyone who has spent time in the forests or prairies of Minnesota, some of the orchids in the book will be familiar, while others - like the calypso or the bog adder’s mouth - might only be found in the wild once in a lifetime. It’s guaranteed to get the naturalist in all of us thinking about our next foray into the swamp, pine stand, or prairie. And even if you’ll never find some of these in the wild, the glossy, full color photos make each of them come alive.
Welby R. Smith is the state botanist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in St. Paul. He is the author of "Trees and Shrubs of Minnesota" and a contributor to "Minnesota's Endangered Flora and Fauna," both published by Minnesota. Customers Also Bought Items By. Steve W Chadde.
Orchids Of Minnesota book. Welby R. Smith offers comprehensive descriptions and information on the specific habitat of each species and interesting facts of its natural history
Orchids Of Minnesota book. Smith offers comprehensive descriptions and information on the specific habitat of each species and interesting facts of its natural history. In addition, the book provides a detailed line drawing and photograph, a North American range map, and a Minnesota county distribution map for each species. Although regional in its focus, Orchids of Minnesota will be of interest to both national and international audiences.
Richard Evans Schultes. Although considered a revision of the 1993 Orchids of Minnesota by the same author, this new version has gone far beyond a simple update. In his preface, the author notes several factors that have contributed to the need for this revision: ▀ the interest in orchids and natural history in Minnesota has grown substantially since 1993, ▀ the continuing study of native orchids in North America has. resulted in several name changes, and ▀ the addition of 6 new orchids in Minnesota: 4 species and 2 varieties.
Native Orchids of Minnesota features detailed drawings and color photographs that make reliable identification practical .
Native Orchids of Minnesota features detailed drawings and color photographs that make reliable identification practical even for beginners. In-depth discussions of habitats and natural history for each species reveal intricate ecological relationships and seldom-seen aspects of orchid biology. He is the author of Trees and Shrubs of Minnesota and a contributor to Minnesota s Endangered Flora and Fauna, both published by Minnesota. Country of Publication. He is the author of Trees and Shrubs of Minnesota and a contributor to Minnesota's Endangered Flora and Fauna, both published by Minnesota.
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Native Orchids of Minnesota. Book Description: Though often considered exotic and rare, orchids can be found across climates and continents-and Minnesota is no exception, with forty-nine wild orchids. Published by: University of Minnesota Press. Native Orchids of Minnesota features detailed drawings and color photographs that make reliable identification practical even for beginners-a guide and a resource for the serious naturalist, the weekend botanist, and the connoisseur of natural beauty. eISBN: 978-0-8166-8044-3. Subjects: Botany & Plant Sciences.
Orchids are often thought of as rare, fragile "objets d'art," existing only in steamy tropical forests or in the greenhouses of the well-to-do. In fact, orchids occur worldwide from the arctic tundra to Tierra del Fuego. Minnesota is the home of 43 native species of orchids, and Orchids of Minnesota is the only book devoted specifically to their life history and study.
Автор: Smith Welby R. Название: Native Orchids of Minnesota Издательство: Marston Book . With a little patience, a modicum of outdoor experience, and this handy book, any Minnesotan can discover the common species of orchids in the wild
With a little patience, a modicum of outdoor experience, and this handy book, any Minnesotan can discover the common species of orchids in the wild. Native Orchids of Minnesota features detailed drawings and color photographs that make reliable identification practical even for beginners.