Japanese Indigenous Orchids in Colour

Written in traditional Japanese style - what we would consider to be in reverse.

Text is almost exclusively in Japanese with orchid names in English. There is also an index of species etc in English. 

A comprehensive pictorial guide to the orchids of Japan. Almost 500 species, varieties, forms and natural hybrids are listed in total More than 360 colour photographs illustrate a selection of the orchids listed. In many instances there is a photograph of both the plant in situ and a close up of the flower. 11 line drawings and tables.