Illustrations of Native Taiwanese Orchids: Exploring the Evolution, History, and Species Identification

The number of native orchid species, including variety and natural hybrid, in Taiwan is estimated to be around 477 across four subfamilies. This book is the most comprehensive work delving into the history of collection and research efforts on Taiwan’s native orchids, spanning over 170 years by both international and local scholars. More significantly, this book helps its readers to develop an evolutionary perspective on Orchidaceae that has evolved over a long history.

 

Key Features

˙Genera and species under the four subfamilies are arranged in alphabetical order, making it easy to reference.

˙500 line-drawings, as well as nearly 550 color photographs of rare species and detailed floral parts, provide a clear presentation of the internal and external characteristics of Taiwan’s native orchids.

˙The fold-out pages “Cartoon Diagrams of the Evolutionary Relationships of Orchid Subfamilies, Tribes, and Subtribes” in the front of the book allow readers to identify genera and species based on their similar appearances.

˙Artificial keys assist readers in identifying any species of our native orchids.