Colorful Illustrated Guide to Wild Orchids in China (Chinese-English)

Author: Chen Xinqi
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Publish Date: 1999-07-01
Features: This book includes 117 genera and 403 species of wild orchids in China, along with 2 varieties. Each entry features a detailed description of morphological characteristics, along with records of distribution (domestic and international), habitat, altitude, and flowering period, providing rich firsthand data. Most of the 791 color photographs in the book were taken by the author in the field, with many being published for the first time. This book is one of the largest wild orchid color atlases in the world, demonstrating strong scientific rigor, international significance, and practicality. It will play an important role in advancing orchid research, developing the orchid industry, expanding international exchange, and promoting the rational development and conservation of orchid resources. This book serves as a reference for botanists, horticulturists, environmental and plant protection professionals, as well as flower industry operators.