Die Orchideengattung Cypripedium

Description:

Text German. A new monographic revision of this orchid genus, taking into account recent developments in molecular biology. Includes keys to species and subspecies, and descriptions of all taxa, including variability, ecology, biology, distribution, and status. Opening chapters describe the history of research into the genus Cypripedium and give an overview of the new methods on which these taxa have been established. Previously unseen details of vegetative and generative phases, structures of flowers, SEM images of pollinaria and seeds, along with photographs of all species, subspecies and types within their habitat, and maps of their distribution; for the first time ever, all hybrids of these genera are presented with descriptions and photographs.

The new book offers an overview of this genus and will be an essential aid to determining each species, subspecies and their hybrids, which can sometimes be extremely difficult. This book will also improve and bring knowledge on this complex genus right up to date.