African Orchids in the Wild and in Cultivation - Paperback

by Isobyl La Croix (Author), Eric La Croix (Author), Eric La Croix (Photographer)

Covers the orchids of sub-Saharan Africa, excluding Madagascar and other Indian Ocean islands, but including the islands off the west coast of the continent. This is a black-and-white edition.

Author Biography

Eric la Croix lived and worked for a number of years in several African countries. He is an entomologist and avid photographer.

Isobyl la Croix is editor of the prestigious journal, The Orchid Review, published by the royal horticultural society. She trained as a botanist at the University of Edinburgh and has done extensive fieldwork throughout the world, especially in Africa. She has written numerous books on a wide range of subjects, including orchids, and has contributed articles to specialist journals.