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10%OFFSmith, Welby R.. Illus: Wong, Vera Ming - Native Orchids of Minnesota - 9780816678235 - V9780816678235
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Native Orchids of Minnesota

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Description for Native Orchids of Minnesota Paperback. Illustrator(s): Wong, Vera Ming. Num Pages: 400 pages, 93 b&w, 174 colour photos, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1KBBNT; WMPC; WNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 880.

Though often considered exotic and rare, orchids actually can be found across climates and continents—and Minnesota is no exception. The state is home to forty-nine wild orchids, occurring in every county. With a little patience, a modicum of outdoor experience, and this handy book, any Minnesotan can discover the common species of orchids in the wild.

Native Orchids of Minnesota features detailed drawings and color photographs that make reliable identification practical even for beginners. In-depth discussions of habitats and natural history for each species reveal intricate ecological relationships and seldom-seen aspects of orchid biology. The book includes distribution maps for ... Read more

Native Orchids of Minnesota is both a guide and a resource for the serious naturalist, the weekend botanist, and the connoisseur of natural beauty.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
Minnesota, United States
ISBN
9780816678235
SKU
V9780816678235
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

About Smith, Welby R.. Illus: Wong, Vera Ming
Welby R. Smith is the state botanist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in St. Paul. He is the author of Trees and Shrubs of Minnesota and a contributor to Minnesota’s Endangered Flora and Fauna, both published by Minnesota.

Reviews for Native Orchids of Minnesota
"For most anyone who has spent time in the forests or prairies of Minnesota, some of the orchids in the book will be familiar, while others — like the calypso or the bog adder’s mouth — might only be found in the wild once in a lifetime. It’s guaranteed to get the naturalist in all of us thinking about our ... Read more

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