This is the field guide that all lovers of Madagascan orchids have been patiently waiting for. Madagascar boasts almost 1000 orchids in 57 genera. Of these orchids almost 90% are endemic. This guide covers over 900 orchids - almost 850 species with over 60 varieties, subspecies and natural hybrids. More than 900 distribution maps and 435 colour photographs depict these orchids - another 14 habitat photographs and 5 maps are also included. .