Yunnan wild plants

Author: Xu Zhihui
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: China is one of the countries with the richest biodiversity in the world, ranking 8th globally in biodiversity and 3rd in seed plant diversity. Located on the southwestern frontier of China, Yunnan is the region with the highest biodiversity in China and one of the key and hotspots for biodiversity conservation worldwide. It is the native or center of origin for many important plant groups. The mountains in Yunnan are winding, rivers are meandering, and the terrain and landforms are diverse, with complex natural environments and varied climates, including cold, temperate, and tropical types. It lies at the intersection of the East Asian Plant Region and the Paleotropical Plant Region, the China-Japan Plant Subregion and the Himalayan Plant Subregion, making it a rare gathering place for multiple plant floras worldwide, providing exceptionally favorable ecological conditions for the survival and proliferation of various plants. Yunnan Wild Plants collects 807 main plant species of algae, fungi, lichens, mosses, gymnosperms, and angiosperms that have been identified in Yunnan. It is an advanced popular science book that integrates scientific rigor, knowledge, artistry, and entertainment. The authors aim to present the natural beauty of wild plants to readers while enhancing their specific understanding and appreciation of Yunnan, known as the "Plant Kingdom," "Natural Garden," "Medicinal Treasure Trove," "Spice Plant Homeland," and "Bamboo Distribution Center," thereby supporting biodiversity conservation efforts in Yunnan.