The Orchid

Name: The Orchid
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780233005492
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

By Lauren Gardiner and Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Phillip Cribb

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The Orchid by Lauren Gardiner and Phillip Cribb, in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, offers a fascinating exploration of the world of orchids. This richly illustrated work delves into the diversity, beauty, and scientific intrigue surrounding these captivating plants. It combines detailed botanical insights with stunning photography, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the wonders of the orchid family.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the enchanting world of orchids and their incredible diversity. It offers stunning photography and insights from botanical experts, making it a treasure trove for nature enthusiasts and anyone captivated by the beauty and complexity of these remarkable plants.

The Orchid

Produced in association with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this collection of 40 orchids tells the many intriguing stories of this beguiling plant. It is enhanced with botanical illustrations by the great orchid artists, 40 of which have also been selected be included as prints and presented in a handsome collector's box.

Enhanced with notes and letters held in Kew's archives and illustrations, this is an exceptionally beautiful book on an extraordinary plant.

Description

Produced in association with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this collection of 40 orchids tells the many intriguing stories of this beguiling plant. It is enhanced with botanical illustrations by the great orchid artists, 40 of which have also been selected to be included as prints and presented in a handsome collector's box.

Captivating, beautiful, incredibly diverse and often elusive, orchids can be found in nearly all environments, ranging from sea level to an elevation of almost 5,000 metres. Victorian plant hunters scoured the globe for new species to bring back for botanical gardens and private collectors; 'orchidmania' among gardeners was born and persists to this day.

Enhanced with notes and letters held in Kew's archives and illustrations by artists such as John Day and Sarah Drake, this is an exceptionally beautiful book on an extraordinary plant. The Orchid is a tribute to the allure and diversity of this fascinating family of plants.

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The Orchid by Lauren Gardiner, in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Phillip Cribb, has been well-received within the Science & Nature category. Reviewers praise the book for its exquisite photography and comprehensive coverage of orchid species. The depth of botanical information combined with visually stunning images offers both enthusiasts and experts a captivating exploration of orchids.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780233005492

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 06 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: 200 clr illus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 264

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Arts & Culture Lauren Gardiner Non-Fiction Phillip Cribb Plants Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Science & Nature

About the Author

Lauren Gardiner is Curator of the Cambridge University Herbarium and a member of the RHS Orchid Committee. She previously worked at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, where she specialized in the conservation of Madagascan plants, including orchids and palms.

Phillip Cribb is a leading specialist on the taxonomy and conservation of orchids. He was Deputy Keeper of the Herbarium and Curator of the Orchid Herbarium at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, until his retirement in 2006.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a world-famous centre for botanic knowledge. It holds the most diverse living orchid collection in the world, and the largest and most comprehensive orchid herbarium, with over 400,000 specimens preserved.