Orchids of Britain and Ireland

Anne & Simon Harrap

Orchids have long held a fascination, both for keen botanists and the general public. From the mania of Victorian collectors to the enthusiasm of modern photographers, this family of flowering plants has a strange and exotic appeal. Many orchids are beautiful, and some are very rare. The time is ripe for a new, well illustrated orchid guide, covering the identification, biology and conservation of every species of British and Irish orchid.

"A model field guide: good, large photographs that are actually rather gorgeous; a clear text that tells you how to identify the plant using the English language rather than 'botanicalese'; useful diagrams of those spectacular flower parts; and a really comprehensive section on geographical range and subspecies."

 - The Daily Telegraph

480 pages.

Flexibound Softback £29.99 £26.99