Field Guide to the Orchids of Costa Rica and Panama

Written for both the botanist and the non-botanist to help in the identification of the genera and the species to be found in this region.  To assist in the identification the author has emphasised the features that can be readily seen either by eye of with a hand lens. The book commences with a discussion on the geography, climate, vegetation and the peoples and their culture from this interesting region.  Illustrated with 240 colour photographs and 229 line drawings.