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Native Orchids of the Southern Appalachian Mountains,Used
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This authoritative guide showcases the unmatched beauty and diversity of the native orchids of the southern Appalachian mountains. Based on Stanley Bentley's many years of nature study, it covers the 52 speciesincluding one discovered by Bentley and named after himfound in a region encompassing western Virginia and North Carolina and eastern West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee.The entry for each orchid provides the plant's scientific and common names, a description of the flower (including color, shape, and size), and information on the time of flowering, range, and typical habitat, all in the context of the southern mountains. A range map accompanies each description, and Bentley's own superb photographs are an additional aid to identification.Using straightforward language yet incorporating the most uptodate scientific information and nomenclature, the book will be welcomed by amateur naturalists or professional botanists looking for species in the field and by those who simply enjoy photographs of beautiful wildflowers.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Native Orchids of the Southern Appalachian Mountains'? A: The book focuses on the beauty and diversity of the native orchids found in the southern Appalachian mountains, providing detailed information on 52 species.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Native Orchids of the Southern Appalachian Mountains' is Stanley L. Bentley.
- Q: What type of information does this book provide about each orchid species? A: Each orchid entry includes its scientific and common names, flower description, time of flowering, range, habitat, and a range map for identification.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners or only for professionals? A: The book is suitable for both amateur naturalists and professional botanists, making it accessible for readers of all levels of expertise.
- Q: What kind of photographs are included in the book? A: The book features superb photographs taken by the author, Stanley Bentley, which aid in the identification of the orchids.
- Q: How many pages does 'Native Orchids of the Southern Appalachian Mountains' have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the used copies available for purchase? A: The used copies are listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Native Orchids of the Southern Appalachian Mountains' published? A: The book was published on October 23, 2000.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is a 'New edition'.