Notes on Philippine Orchids With Descriptions of New Species, I

Explore the world of Philippine orchids with this detailed scientific collection. This edition catalogs orchids found across Luzon, Mindanao, Palawan, and nearby islands, with precise descriptions, locations, and ever-changing taxonomy. It presents several newly described species and notes on their habitat and distinguishing features. Readers gain access to careful observations from field collectors, herbarium references, and plates that show plant form and structure. The book blends practical notes for identification with taxonomic context, all grounded in direct specimen descriptions.Grounds new species descriptions and their distinguishing traitsRegion-by-region notes from the Philippines with local collectors and sitesDetailed morphological details for each orchid, including labellum, sepals, petals, and columnIllustrations and plate references that accompany the textIdeal for readers of orchid taxonomy and field study, collectors, and plant historians seeking a window into early 20th‑century Philippine orchid work. Read more