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Wild Orchids of Texas (Corrie Herring Hooks Series, No 42)
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by:
Liggio, Joe
Liggio, Ann Orto
Liggio, Ann
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Publisher:
University of Texas Press
Published: November 1, 1999
ISBN: 0292747128
Format:Hardcover
Pages:228
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Book Description
Card catalog description
"This illustrated book presents all 54 wild orchids of Texas. Joe Liggio has spent nearly twenty years finding and photographing Texas' orchids. The species descriptions that accompany his lovely color photos discuss the
plant's flowers, blooming season, pollinators, typical habitats, and range (also shown by map), including its distribution within and beyond Texas. The species are grouped by genus, with a general introduction to each, and are also listed by color,
county, and habitat for easy reference."--BOOK JACKET. "In addition to the species accounts, the authors offer a general natural history of Texas orchids that discusses such topics as pollination and reproduction, special growing requirements, and
threats to orchids from loss of habitats and careless collecting."--BOOK JACKET.
Product Description:
From the East Texas swamps and forests to the Edwards Plateau canyons and the Trans-Pecos mountains, Texas hosts a surprising number of native
orchids. Their exquisite beauty endears them to everyone from wildflower lovers to professional botanists and conservationists. This beautifully illustrated book presents all 54 wild orchids of Texas. The species descriptions that accompany Joe Liggio's
lovely color photos discuss the plant's flowers, blooming season, pollinators, typical habitats, and range (also shown by map), including its distribution within and beyond Texas. The species are grouped by genus and also listed by color, county, and
habitat for easy reference. In addition to the species accounts, the authors offer a general natural history of Texas orchids that discusses such topics as pollination and reproduction, special growing requirements, and threats to orchids from loss of
habitats and careless collecting. They also describe the many orchid habitats in Texas and the species that grow in each. This wide variety of information, which has never before been collected in one volume for a general readership, makes this book the
essential guide to Texas' wild orchids.
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