LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Irish Orchid Conservation - Spiranthes romanzoffiana Book

This scientific study by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing examines the biogeography and conservation biology of Spiranthes romanzoffiana in Ireland. While this orchid species is widespread in North America, its European presence is limited to the west and northeast of Ireland and the Hebridean islands in western Scotland. This research addresses previous gaps in knowledge regarding the species ecology, reproductive biology, pollination requirements, and genetic diversity within Ireland. It also investigates the previously unknown genetic-geographic relationship between Irish, Scottish, and North American populations. This book provides essential data for understanding the amphi-Atlantic distribution of this native Irish orchid species.