Orchid Summer is a heady celebration of the beauty and history of the
wild orchid species of the British Isles, embraced in one dazzling
summer-long hunt by naturalist Jon Dunn.
The flowers that are
the focus of this treasure hunt are exquisite and diverse. Some tower
above the surrounding vegetation; others are vanishingly small and
discrete. Some are sweetly scented; others smell of ripe billy goats.
Some are abundant; others more elusive - none more so than the last to
flower, the ghost orchid... Capturing the intoxicating beauty of these
rare flowers, Orchid Summer explores their history, their champions,
their place in our landscape and the threats they face. Combining
infectious enthusiasm and a painterly eye with a deep knowledge that
comes from a lifetime's passionate devotion to their study, Dunn sweeps
us up on his adventure.
Orchid Summer : In Search of the Wildest Flowers of the British Isles - Jon Dunn
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