Native Orchids of the Southern Appalachian Mountains

“Filled with great photography of 52 species of orchids found in the mountains of southern Appalachians. . . . This book is quite a treat for you amateur naturalists or professional botanists who happen to live, vacation or botanize in the southern Appalachians.” — SIDA

“A welcome and invaluable addition. It is the first book that focuses in detail on the extensive orchid flora of these ancient and beautiful southern mountains. But this is no dry academic text. It is written in a conversational, sometimes almost folksy style based on the author’s 25 years of experience in seeking out and photographing the orchids of his native Southern Appalachians. This makes the text easily accessible to the average reader. . . . Sparkling, crisply focused photographs.” — Orchids — The Magazine of the American Orchid Society

"This latest book on native orchids is a real gem, one of the best — Systematic Botany

“In addition to magnificent photographs, this guide equips enthusiasts with a range map for each of the 52 encyclopedia-style plant entries.” — Meridian

“The combination of habitat information derived from the author’s experience and beautiful photographs places this volume among the best of the regional orchid treatments. It will be of use to professionals and amateurs alike who want to know more about Appalachian orchids.” — John V. Freudenstein, Ohio State University

“Although the southern Appalachians are known to botanists and wildflower watchers as a botanical paradise, it will probably surprise and then delight many people to discover that over fifty species of orchids are native here. This book is the best treatment of these unique and fascinating plants available anywhere. The orchids have complex and decidedly three-dimensional flowers (owing to coevolution with insect pollinators) and the photography here is truly outstanding. Getting to know the orchids in our own backyards will lead to a deeper appreciation of the biological diversity around us. This book challenges all of us to explore more places, examine the world with more care and focus, and learn to preserve these hidden treasures.” — Peter S. White, Director, North Carolina Botanical Garden, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill