Seduced by orchids

摘要

ORCHIDS ARE undoubtedly the sexiest of all plants, combining exotic glamour with an aura of vulnerability. Their beauty, capriciousness and supposed rarity have exerted an almost magical charm on botanists and gardeners alike. It's no wonder that they have always been high on the conservation agenda and are flagships for the cause. The fascination continues to this day, with no less than three books on British orchids published in the past two years.