Book ID: 59464
Averyanov, L.V.
Identification Guide to Vietnamese Orchids.1994. 4 plates (line-drawings).22 figs.(line-drawings).432 p.8vo.Paper bd. -In Russian,with Latin nomenclature and Latin species index
This Identification Guide is the result of the critical taxonomicalrevision of the largest family of the flowering plants of the Vietnameseflora based on the vast literature data and numerous herbaria and livingcollections, mainly collected by the author in different areas of thecountry. The paper gives the keys for identification to all orchidshitherto recorded for Vietnam and contribute to the appropriate baseon timely conservation and further exploration of the extremelyinteresting representatives of this family which vanish quickly nowdue to extensive anthropogenic degradation of the primary vegetation.-Good second hand copy. Small stamp on title page.