Costa Rica has approx. 1,500 species of native orchids. Enrique C. Leal has illustrated as many of the most common species as we could fit into our pocket guide format. Illustrations are accompanied by the name in English, Spanish, and Latin; and with a notation on where you will typically find it; and the approx. heights of the flower and the plant. Slip this in your pocket or backpack. This is a highly portable waterproof full color scientifically reviewed wildlife field guide; .... When folded, the guide is only 3.5" (9cm) by 8.75" (22 cm). It contains twelve 9cm by 22cm "pages" plus front and back cover pages, and when spread is approx. 24" (61cm) by 8.75" (22 cm) Our wildlife guides are the perfect companion if you're a naturalist, bird watcher, or adventure traveler. Rainforest Publications specializes in the Wildlife and Natural History of Central and South America. Our wildlife guides are the perfect companion if you're a naturalist, bird watcher or adventure traveler. Our illustrators live in Costa Rica and are tops in their field of interests. Our scientific staff continually updates the guides so the information is complete and accurate. Our print company is locally owned by its employees. Our guides are printed in the US on recycled paper.