Orchids of Kenya by Joyce Stewart and Photographs by Bob Campbell

Orchids of Kenya by Joyce Stewart is one of the definitive modern references to the remarkable orchid flora of East Africa. Beautifully illustrated throughout with outstanding colour photography by Bob Campbell, this authoritative work documents the extraordinary diversity of Kenya’s native orchids, making it an indispensable resource for botanists, orchid growers, conservationists and natural history enthusiasts.

Published in 1996 under the sponsorship of the Kenya Orchid Trust and the Kenya Orchid Society, the book provides an accessible yet scientifically rigorous treatment of Kenya’s orchid species. Orchids of Kenya begins with an introduction to Kenya’s unique habitats before exploring epiphytic orchids, orchid lianes, terrestrial orchids and concludes with an important section on orchid conservation. Detailed identification keys, botanical descriptions, habitat information, glossary, bibliography and comprehensive index make this volume equally valuable as a field reference and a library resource.

Bob Campbell’s superb colour photographs capture many species in their natural habitats, transforming the book into both a scientific reference and a visually stunning coffee-table volume. The combination of authoritative text and exceptional photography has made Orchids of Kenya one of the standard references on East African orchids.

Increasingly difficult to obtain, this volume is highly regarded by collectors of botanical literature, African flora, orchid specialists and institutions building comprehensive natural history libraries. Orchids of Kenya also complements works on the orchids of South Africa, Malawi, Tanzania and tropical Africa, making it a desirable addition to any serious botanical collection.

A significant contribution to African botanical literature, this handsome hardcover remains one of the finest references ever published on the orchids of Kenya.

Condition – Near Fine

1996 black cloth hardcover with gilt lettering on the spine. Near fine dust jacket with a lightly sunned spine. A clean, well-preserved copy