Orchideeën in Nederland: Ecologie, Determinatie & Beheer. 2026. 4300 col. photographs. 900 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.- In Dutch, with Latin nomenclature.

Due August 2026. Orders will be recorded,

The long-awaited definitive work *Orchideeën in Nederland* (Orchids in the Netherlands) is set to be published soon. Featuring over 4,300 photographs, a fully illustrated identification key, and extensive ecological context, this book serves as both a rich source of inspiration and a practical reference guide for nature enthusiasts and professional ecologists alike—perfect for anyone wishing to get to know these fascinating plants.

Orchids are among the most captivating plants in the Netherlands. Behind their often spectacular flowers lies a hidden world of fungi, pollinators, complex life cycles, and the unique landscapes they inhabit.

*Orchideeën in Nederland* invites you into that world. You will discover why orchids depend on fungi for germination, how pollination occurs, which plants grow alongside them, and the conditions that determine their survival.

A unique feature of this book is that ecological insights are not merely discussed in general terms but are detailed for each individual species. This allows you not only to identify what you see but also to understand why a specific species occurs in a particular location.

With more than 4,300 photographs, clear infographics, illustrations, and comprehensive species descriptions, this book is both a source of inspiration and a practical reference tool.

The fully illustrated identification key enables the identification of orchids in both their flowering and vegetative stages. All characteristics are clarified with photographs, and complex terms are explained step-by-step. Unique features include images of leaf-margin papillae and stomata, allowing for species identification even in the vegetative state.

In addition, the book offers extensive information on orchid ecology, habitats, vegetation types, distribution, legislation, and the management of orchid habitats. *Orchideeën in Nederland* is the most comprehensive overview of the Dutch orchid flora to date and an indispensable standard reference for nature enthusiasts, botanists, ecologists, nature conservationists, and anyone wishing to get to know these fascinating plants better.