Genera Orchidacearum: Volume 1: General Introduction, Apostasioideae, Cypripedioideae Volume 1: General Introduction, Apostasioideae, Cyprip

Orchids are among the most popular and widely collected of plant families, with tropical species and hybrids being cultivated the world over. This volume includes Cypripedioideae, the slipper orchids, arguably the most attractive and popular orchids of all. It is useful both for scientists, and for orchid breeders, collectors, and enthusiasts.
The aim of this work is to produce a robust and natural classification of the orchids. The text is one of five volumes over five years, with each volume providing comprehensive coverage of one or two orchid subfamilies. The series as a whole should be a useful tool for scientists, orchid breeders, collectors, and enthusiasts.