How Long to Read The Book of Orchids

How Long Does it Take to Read The Book of Orchids?

It takes the average reader 11 hours and 15 minutes to read The Book of Orchids by Mark Chase

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

“Clear, informative text. It is a superb production, reminding us of the astonishing diversity of these plants.” —Times Literary Supplement One in every seven flowering plants on earth is an orchid. Yet orchids retain an air of exotic mystery—and they remain remarkably misunderstood and underappreciated. The orchid family contains an astonishing array of colors, forms, and smells that captivate growers from all walks of life across the globe. Though undeniably elegant, the popular moth orchid—a grocery store standard—is a bland stand-in when compared with its thousands of more complex and fascinating brethren, such as the Demon Queller, which grows in dark forests where its lovely blooms are believed to chase evil forces away. Or the Fetid Sun-God, an orchid that lures female flies to lay their eggs on its flowers by emitting a scent of rancid cheese. The Book of Orchids revels in the diversity and oddity of these beguiling plants. Six hundred of the world’s most intriguing orchids are displayed, along with life-size photographs that capture botanical detail, as well as information about distribution, peak flowering period, and each species’ unique attributes, both natural and cultural. With over 28,000 known species, the orchid family is the largest and most geographically widespread of the flowering plant families. Including the most up-to-date science and accessibly written by botanists Mark Chase, Maarten Christenhusz, and Tom Mirenda, each entry in The Book of Orchids will entice researchers and orchid enthusiasts alike. “A luscious coffee-table tome.” —Nature

How long is The Book of Orchids?

The Book of Orchids by Mark Chase is 657 pages long, and a total of 168,849 words.

This makes it 222% the length of the average book. It also has 206% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Book of Orchids Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 15 hours and 22 minutes to read The Book of Orchids aloud.

What Reading Level is The Book of Orchids?

The Book of Orchids is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Book of Orchids?

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