Authors: Sean Cole & Mike Waller
Covering all 51 native species and 12 of uncertain origin, as well as hybrids and variants, Britain’s Orchids is an engaging, intuitive and in-depth identification guide to all the orchids of Britain and Ireland at all stages of development, from first emergence to setting seed.
Drawing on the authors’ extensive field experience and the latest scientific research, the book uses multiple techniques to help both beginner and more advanced orchid enthusiasts to identify even the most difficult plants. It is beautifully illustrated with watercolor paintings by talented artist Sarah Stribbling, and features more than 1,200 evocative, instructive and detailed photographs.