Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物| HOME Japanese |
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Orchidaceae, or orchid family, reportedly stands for no less than 25,000 kinds of species spreading across the world. About 230 of them are known to inhabit Japan in 75 genera, but the notable Japanese pictorial flora books list is no more than 90. That implies that the Orchid species is sporadic in this part of the world. The Red Data Book in every prefecture lists most of the species as plants in need of protection. Although Japanese orchids are not as gorgeous as those in the tropical zone, they attract people because of their pure color and mysterious flower structures. Below is what I have seen in Shimane and its environs, with Shimane RDB listing most of them. |
