The Orchid: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew A Celebration of the World's Most Charismatic Flower

The Orchid: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew A Celebration of the World's Most Charismatic Flower by Lauren Gardiner, Phillip Cribb, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, published by Welbeck Publishing Group Limited in 2024.

Queen of the night, Darwin's comet, lady's slipper, little dragon, black chimaera - the otherworldly names of orchid species are as beautiful as these sought-after flowers themselves. From flamboyant and colourful to strange and understated, and from alpine meadows to cloud forests, the orchid's variety and range is unparallelled - and has made it an object of obsession to plant collectors for centuries. With over 250 stunning botanical illustrations and fascinating documents from the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Orchid explores 40 different varieties of this evocative and elusive flower.

A lovely addition to your coffee table or bookshelf, and a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves gardening.

• Author: Lauren Gardiner, Phillip Cribb, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
• Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group Limited
• Year: 2024
• Pages: 224
• ISBN: 9781035426737