Book ID: 44344
Lewis, B.A. and P.J.Cribb
Orchids of the Solomon Islands and Bougain- ville.1991. 80 plates (line-drawings). 3 maps. 16 colour plates. IX, 323 p. gr8vo. Paper bd.
The orchids of the Solomon Islands and Bougainville are amongst the least known in the world.Orchids are the largest family of flowering plants in the islands,and are found in all habitats from seashores to the mountaintops. Information given on geography, geology, climate and vegetation of the islands, botanical exploration and the phytogeography of the orchid floras. 285 species fully described. Key togenera and also a key to the species in each genus.
Second hand copy. Good condition.