Author: Haber, R.M.; Haber, M.S.
Title: Orchids of Lebanon (Natural Heritage from the Mediterranean Spaces and Species I)
Description: Terre du Liban 2009 [viii], 208, c. 300 col photos. 297x268mm. HB. Vg in d/w.. A beautifully illustrated book with colour photographs of wild orchids taken in their natural habitat. The first extensive record of orchids from this part of the Mediterranean, recorded over 35 years of field observation. The main section of the book, 'Orchids of Lebanon, The Album', occupies pp. 43-189, and contains photographs and descriptions of 86 types of orchids. Introductory chapters include: Orchids and Insects in Dialogue, The Life of Orchids, Ethnic Use from Art to Gastronomy, Conservation. A final section, A Calendar and Status of Orchids, gives diagramatic representation of phenology, status and geographic location/elevation for each species.. [9782913330955]

Keywords: Lebanon; Middle East; Asia; Nature Photography; Orchids; Wild Flowers


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