This volume set, organized in alphabetical order, presents over 700 popular orchid species in 104 genera carefully detailed with beautiful photographs and concise descriptions of plants, their distribution and habitats by a well-known author and photographer. A must for everyone fascinated by orchids or with a love for nature.

Each genus is assigned a separate chapter. Coverage of the most commonly cultivated Asian species including their varieties and cultivars (e.g. in Bulbophyllum 72 species; Coelogyne 33 species; Dendrobium 161 species; Paphiopedilum 58 species; Phalaenopsis 60 species; Vanda 44 species) is exhaustive.

The orchids are photographed from their best perspective, individual blooms and entire inflorescence: additionally, many species are also shown growing in their natural habitat. Representative hybrids are included to illustrate how some species have contributed to show-worthiness of various genera, their adaptation to awider climate range, and easy cultivation.

This work is a pleasure to view; simultaneously, an easy reference for the identification of orchid species and it provides a guide on how best to grow them. Nowhere else will one find so many popular species beautifully illustrated as in this 3 volumes set :  

Orchid Species from Himalaya and Southeast Asia Vol. 1 (A - E)

Orchid Species from Himalaya and Southeast Asia Vol. 2 (G - P)

Orchid Species from Himalaya and Southeast Asia Vol. 3 (R - Z)