■簡介 國際蘭花期刊專文推薦！ The Wild Orchids of Taiwan: An Illustrated Guide 台灣蘭花 by WEI-MIN LIN (林維明)& YI-FU WANG(王義富) 台灣島上蘭花品種豐富多樣，有些品種其他國家也有，但有許多品種是台灣特有的。本書是第一本以英文完整記錄描述迄2012年底台灣所有原生蘭花428種，每一種都有中文名稱，並附照片插圖；內容涵蓋這些蘭花的發現史、島上蘭花的起源、基本形態學、各品種的詳細資訊，以及保育的議題。 書中收錄彩色圖片超過1,700 幅及數十張蘭花寫實油畫。透過本書讀者可以飽覽台灣蘭花的豐富多樣與美麗。 “An invaluable wealth of knowledge made even more inviting by stunning photo graphs and an equally attractive layout. A must-have addition for every orchid library!” -- Carri Raven-Riemann, American Orchid Society Accredited Judge Taiwan is an island of sanctuary for a great diversity of orchids, not just the endemic species but many others found in neighboring countries. In this book the authors describe and illustrate all 428 native orchid taxa recorded up to the end of 2012. In addition they include notes on the history of their discoveries, origins of the Island’s orchids, basic morphology and other detailed information on each species,including conservation issues. Over 1,700 color photographs and dozens of realistic oil paintings are also included. Through this book we hope to share, with all orchid lovers and students around the world, the wonderful diversity and beauty of the orchid flora of Taiwan.