The Dendrobiums

The Dendrobiums
By Howard P. Wood
Edited by Roland Schettler
Foreword by Jeffrey Wood

Hardcover

996 pp.

300 x 210 mm

655 color photos, 67 diagrams, 7 maps, 3 b/w illustrations
At long last, here is a complete and exhaustive account of the genus Dendrobium. Among the most prized and popularly cultivated orchids, dendrobiums delight gardeners and orchid lovers alike with the sheer beauty of their delicate flowers and slender form. Now, those interested in learning all there is to know about this enchanting genus have the book they have always wanted. With descriptions of 650 species in the genus, including habits and flowering biology, a guide to species identification and culture, a historical review of the genus, a survey of Dendrobium evolution and distribution, more than 600 color photos, and a bibliography with more than 900 entries, this is the ultimate resource on the genus.
Awards for this book:
International Association for Plant Taxonomy Engler Medal