Stewart, J. — Orchids of Kenya
St. Paul's Bibliographies Winchester 176, col photos, endpaper maps. . HB. Fine in d/w.. With photographs by Bob Campbell. This is the first book devoted to the orchids of Kenya. It deals with all the epiphytic species, the lianes in the genus <i>Vanilla</i>, and the terrestrial kinds. Approximately two-thirds of the species are illustrated in colour, many of them in close-up. The text describes each species, where it grows in Kenya, and when it flowers. Other countries in Africa where each can be found are also mentioned. For each of the 50 genera there are historical notes and distribution data as well as hints on cultivation. Keys to the genera and species are provided.. [9781873040287]