Title: Wild Orchids in Nepal
Subtitle: The Guide to the Himalayan Orchids of the Tribhuvan Rajpath and Chitwan Jungle
Description: This guide provides a hands-on companion to Nepal's most accessible orchid habitats. Offering practical advice for the visitor, the guide is also a handbook for the orchid grower or armchair traveler. It provides a wealth of data on the species encountered in the wild, including detailed descriptions for identification. Although its primary aim is to enhance enjoyment of the orchids in their natural environment, the book contributes significantly to the literature on Himalayan species and reports sixteen new Nepal records. Crisply written and using a minimum of technical terms, this volume, based on twenty years of observing Nepal's orchids, is an essential companion for the layman and professional alike.
Subjects: Botany & plant sciences, Nepal, Orchids, Identification, Classification