Book ID: 115948
Wing, Yam Tim
Native Orchids of Singapore. Diversity, Identification and Conservation. 2nd revised & updated edition. 2023. illus. (col.) 141 p. gr8vo. Paper bd.
An informative and handy guide that is a must-have for anyone interested in learning more about nature conservation and orchid species in Singapore. Features over 70 beautifully illustrated profiles of native orchid species, including Nervilia singaporensis, a species that was only discovered on the island in 2019 and can be found nowhere else in the world. Through illustrated case studies, readers will also catch a glimpse of how botanists conserve these amazing plants to ensure their survival in the wild.
Since the publication of the first edition, the endemic new species Nervilia singaporensis has been described, species not previously known from Singapore have been discovered, and several presumed nationally extinct species have been rediscovered. This updated edition offers a current illustrated guide to Singapore's native orchids.