Orchid

A wide-ranging natural and cultural history of orchids.

Approximately eight percent of all the Earth's flowering species are orchids. Known for their beautiful flowers, delicate forms, and sweet fragrances, orchids are unlike any other flower. Orchids have been contemplated by philosophers, celebrated by artists, and cultivated or even eaten by millions. They occupy our thoughts, stories, greenhouses, supermarkets, and homes. Orchid surveys all of this and more as Dan Torre explores the intriguing and multifaceted natural and cultural history of orchids.

About the author

Dan Torre is Senior Lecturer in the School of Design at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia. His writing and research span a range of topics including design, animation and botanical studies. He is an avid grower and collector of plants, and the author of Cactus (2017) and Orchid (2023), both published by Reaktion Books.

Summary

A cogent, multifaceted, natural, cultural and social history of orchids.

Product details

• Authors: Dan Torre, Torre Dan
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.06.2023
• EAN: 9781789147087
• ISBN: 978-1-78914-708-7
• No. of pages: 256
• Series: Botanical
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works; GARDENING / General, NATURE / Plants / General, Gardening: plants, Trees, wildflowers & plants, Gardening: plants and cultivation guides, Trees, wildflowers and plants: general interest, orchids