FG Orchids of Europe and Mediterranean 2nd edition
Product Description
Fully revised and updated, this comprehensive guide combines the latest orchid taxonomy with decades of field research and orchid expertise from three of the world's leading orchid specialists.
About the Book:
Many guides to orchids of this region exist, but in this completely revised second edition, the authors have drawn on the latest scientific research to bring clarity to orchid identification and names, with an emphasis on the natural variability that exists in many wild species. This edition incorporates the latest updates in taxonomy. With over 2000 color photographs and new images, the book provides the reader with an accessible and easy-to-use identification guide to the natural variability seen in these orchids.
About the Author:
Rolf Kühn: He is affiliated with the Swiss Orchid Foundation at the University of Basel and has spent more than 40 years exploring, studying, and photographing orchids throughout Europe and the Mediterranean. His extensive field experience and photographic expertise have helped create one of the most visually comprehensive orchid guides available.
Phillip Cribb: He is one of the world's foremost orchid taxonomists and a celebrated authority on orchid systematics. Formerly associated with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, he has authored numerous influential books and scientific publications on orchid classification, biodiversity, and conservation, making major contributions to global orchid research.
Henrik Ærenlund Pedersen: He is an internationally respected orchid expert, botanist, and former Associate Professor and Curator at the Natural History Museum of Denmark. He is the founder of Select Nature, a consultancy specialising in botanical education, field courses, lectures, and nature tours. His research has focused extensively on orchid biology, ecology, taxonomy, and conservation.
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