African Orchids in the Wild and in Cultivation Contributor(s): La Croix, Eric (Photographer), La Croix, Isobyl (Author) |
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ISBN: 1604691212 ISBN-13: 9781604691214 Publisher: Timber Press (OR) OUR PRICE: $37.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2009 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Flowers - Orchids - Gardening | Reference - Nature | Plants - Flowers |
Physical Information: 0.86" H x 6" W x 9" (1.24 lbs) 423 pages |
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Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): La Croix, Eric: - Eric la Croix lived and worked for a number of years in several African countries. He is an entomologist and avid photographer. La Croix, Isobyl: - 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. |