Orchids: The Pictorial Encyclopedia Of Oncidium

The remarkable orchids of the Oncidium alliance are among the world’s showiest and most popular orchids. Native to the Americas, most grow from sea level up to 12,000 feet on trees as epiphytes, although some grow terrestrially.The many hybrids of Oncidium have contributed to their popularity. Often seen in home-design magazines, those little yellow flowers have become recognizeable to the general public, but there are many magnificent species that are not so well known in the Oncidium Alliance. It is these, as well as the better known species, that are the subject of this book. There are more than 850 plants and flowers meticulously painted by a group of expert botanical illustrators. Many new species have been added since the original edition, and many more species names are given. The book includes the latest taxonomy based on botanical DNA as well as essays by orchid experts with specialized knowledge of each group in the Oncidium alliance. Included is a DNA "tree" that shows the relationship of the species, plus a comprehensive bibliography and a functional index.