Preface

Introduction

I. Orchidaceae
Presents the full diversity of orchids, one of the largest and most exquisite families of flowering plants.

II. Florilegium
Portrays the complexity and beauty of flowers.

III. Proteus
Named for the shape-changing sea god of Greek mythology because it illustrates plant forms perfectly adapted for survival.

IV. Zingerbraceae
A tribute to the ginger family, whose members include both common tropical plants and rarities at risk of extinction.

V. Botanicus
A selection of beautiful and bizarre specimens from the renowned botanical research collection of the National Museum of Natural History at the Smithsonian.

Index of Plant Names