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Intimate Portraits of a Fascinating Flower
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Stunning, intimate photographs bring orchids to life in this new gift-sized edition of the popular book The Orchid, showcasing the best scientifically documented collection of living orchids in the world at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida. A fascinating and accessible text explores the...
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Through stunning, intimate photography, this book brings orchids vividly to life and explores the extraordinary beauty and diversity of one of the most admired families of flowering plants.
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Stunning, intimate photographs bring orchids to life in this new gift-sized edition of the popular book The Orchid, showcasing the best scientifically documented collection of living orchids in the world at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida.
A fascinating and accessible text explores the remarkable beauty and diversity of one of the largest and most admired families of flowering plants.
Presented in a more portable size and at a lower price point, this book will be the perfect gift for every orchid lover.
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ISBN: 9781785516511
Publisher: Scala Publishers Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 03 September 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Scala Publishers Ltd
Illustration: Over 100 illustrations
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 190.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 172
About the Author
David Berry is Vice President for Visitor Engagement and Chief Curator of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida.
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