Download or read book Slipper Orchids of Vietnam written by L. V. Averʹi︠a︡nov and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2003 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following an overview of Vietnam's geology, climate zones, vegetation, and slipper orchid genera, international botanists present the first detailed description of the country's 22 lovely but highly endangered Paphiopedilum species and natural hybrids. Entries cover their morphology, ecology, history, in situ flowering period, habitat, and status. The final section treats conservation efforts. Includes color photographs, botanical drawings, distribution maps, and climatological data graphs. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).