Download or read book Wild Orchids of Victoria Australia written by Jeffrey Jeanes and published by . This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Guide to Native Orchids of NSW and ACT written by Lachlan M. Copeland and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2022-01-20 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide describes the 582 species of wild orchids that occur in NSW and the ACT. This region covers the richest area for wild orchids in Australia and includes over 500 species of seasonal ground orchids and 62 species of evergreen tree and rock orchids. Orchids found in this region include the tallest, heaviest, smallest flowered, most numerous flowered and most bizarre orchids in Australia, including elusive underground species. Guide to Native Orchids of NSW and ACT describes each species, enabling their identification in the field, and includes over 600 photographs of wild orchids in their natural habitat and distribution maps for almost all species. Featuring orchids with a dazzling array of colour and form, this is the essential guide for all orchid enthusiasts.
Download or read book Orchids of Australia written by William Henry Nicholls and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Flora of the Otway Plain Ranges written by Enid Mayfield and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2010 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A visually superb and informative field guide to the flora of the Otway Plain and Ranges.
Download or read book Name that Flower written by Ian Clarke and published by Melbourne Univ. Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This concise guide to identifying flowering plants covers aesthetic and botanical information about flora from around the world. Presented are illustrations and explanations of reproductive parts, variations in floral structure, and nomenclature and plant families. The dissection process for flowers, techniques of flower arranging, and methods of observing structure for identification are clearly described. Plant families common to Australia are illustrated with examples of cultivated and wild
Download or read book Flora of the Otway Plain and Ranges 1 written by Enid Mayfield and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Otway region of Victoria, with its temperate rainforests, mountain ash forests, heathlands, plains and coastal dunes, has an extraordinarily rich and diverse flora. The first volume of Flora of the Otway Plain and Ranges covers the orchids, irises, lilies, grass-trees, mat-rushes and other petaloid monocotyledonous plants. Enid Mayfield's exquisite colour illustrations of more than 200 species reveal tiny botanical details which enable the untrained botanist to identify each species with ease. The section on orchids describes and illustrates more than 130 species, highlighting their fascinating adaptations for attracting specific pollinating insects. The clear text and illustrations frequently draw attention to the relationship of plants to the broader environment, the impact of fire, the role of pollinators and the importance of fungi.
Download or read book The New Encyclopedia of Orchids written by I. F. La Croix and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Infinitely Varied Orchid Family provides a never-ending source of unusual plants in a range of shapes, colors, fragrances, and sizes. As the demand for interesting and unusual species increases, so too does the need for a comprehensive reference on how to grow them. This encyclopedia, written by respected botanist Isobyl la Croix, offers detailed descriptions of 1500 cultivated species in 350 genera from Acampe to Zygostates. More than 1000 photographs will aid enthusiasts in choosing new plants for their collections as well as provide accurate ID.
Download or read book The Orchids of Victoria written by Gary N. Backhouse and published by Melbourne University Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Orchids of Victoria is designed for the amateur and professional alike. Every species - including several that have not been illustrated before - is shown here in full colour. The detailed description of each is designed to make identification simple, and is accompanied by a distribution map and imformation about the flowering time, habitat and conservation status of the species. Gary Backhouse and Jeffrey Jeanes have also included the most up-to-date information on the biology and ecology of orchids. With its easy-to-follow aids to identification and its authoritative text, The Orchids of Victoria will be an invaluable companion for orchid-lovers in the home or field.
Download or read book The Victorian Naturalist written by and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 806 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Catalogue of the Library of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University written by Arnold Arboretum. Library and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Orchids of South Australia written by R. J. Bates and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive guide to the orchids of South Australia. Contains photographs of every known orchid species in the state and includes information on orchid biology, ecology and history. Distribution maps and habitat notes are included for each orchid.
Download or read book Darwin s Orchids written by Retha Edens-Meier and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2014-11-05 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quorum of scientists offer reviews and results to celebrate the 150th anniversary of 'On The Various Contrivances By Which British And Foreign Orchids Are Fertilised By Insects, And On The Good Effects Of Intercrossing' (1862). Authors of the first ten chapters follow research on the pollination and breeding systems of the same orchid lineages that interested Darwin, including temperate and tropical species. Authors on the last two chapters provide information on the floral attractants and flowering systems of orchids using protocols and technologies unavailable during Darwin's lifetime.
Download or read book The Orchadian written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Victorian Flower Dictionary written by Mandy Kirkby and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A flower is not a flower alone; a thousand thoughts invest it.” Daffodils signal new beginnings, daisies innocence. Lilacs mean the first emotions of love, periwinkles tender recollection. Early Victorians used flowers as a way to express their feelings—love or grief, jealousy or devotion. Now, modern-day romantics are enjoying a resurgence of this bygone custom, and this book will share the historical, literary, and cultural significance of flowers with a whole new generation. With lavish illustrations, a dual dictionary of flora and meanings, and suggestions for creating expressive arrangements, this keepsake is the perfect compendium for everyone who has ever given or received a bouquet.
Download or read book A Guide to Native Orchids of South Western Australia written by W. R. (Bob) Liddelow and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book First in Series Sampler written by Victoria LK Williams and published by Sun, Sand & Stories Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2024-01-20 with total page 1883 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a journey of mystery and charm with this delightful box set that brings together four captivating cozy mysteries. Each novel weaves a tale of personal stakes and puzzling crimes set against the backdrop of sunny Florida and its mystical legends. Mist at the Beach House - In the heart of Pearl Island, Morgan Seaver is swept into a wave of murder and ancient mermaid lore. Returning to her family's beach house, she finds herself the prime suspect in her aunt's murder. Guided by a protective mist and a kitten with a mysterious link to the past, Morgan must unravel her family's deep ties to the island's legends to clear her name and secure her future. Killer Focus - Piper Avery's bad week turns worse when she finds a body on the beach. Between juggling her quirky family, opening a photography gallery, and caring for her diva spaniel Daisy, Piper is drawn into a murder mystery that promises to reveal more than just the perpetrator. With the aid of an undercover cop and a keen K-9, the race is on to catch a killer amid the gossip and drama of small-town life. Whispered Voices - After a near-fatal lightning strike, Mackenzie "Mac" Aldkin is haunted by voices only she can hear. In the coastal serenity of South Florida, Mac, with her nurse Moira and a mystical kitten, confronts a voice that accuses her boyfriend of murder. They must navigate a labyrinth of clues and supernatural hints to trap a hidden killer before another life is lost. Murder for Neptune's Trident - Megan Cassidy's simple errand turns into a quest to solve a murder in the tropical paradise of Citrus Beach. Alongside her trusty dog Barney and FBI consultant Aiden Tory, Megan dives into a world of hidden secrets and buried pasts. As they follow a trail of clues, the trio discovers that sometimes the deadliest secrets are the ones closest to home. This box set is a collector's treasure, perfect for those who love their mysteries served with a side of the supernatural and a sprinkling of seaside charm. As these heroines confront the shadows lurking beneath their idyllic settings, readers are guaranteed a blend of suspense, laughter, and the eternal sunshine of the cozy mystery genre.
