Orchid: A Cultural History

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At once delicate, exotic, and elegant, orchids are beloved for their singular, instantly recognizable beauty. Found in nearly every climate, the many species of orchid have carried symbolic weight in countless cultures over time. The ancient Greeks associated them with fertility and thought that parents who ingested orchid root tubers could control the sex of their child. During the Victorian era, orchids became deeply associated with romance and...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:022637632X

ISBN13:9780226376325

Release Date:November 2016

Publisher:University of Chicago Press

Length:288 Pages

Weight:1.35 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 6.2" x 8.6"

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