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By documenting species in situ, Wild Orchids in Myanmar elevates understanding of Myanmar’s remaining wild orchid populations and underscores the ecological significance of preserving these fragile ecosystems.
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Wild Orchids in Myanmar, Vol. 1: Last Paradise of Wild Orchids by Dr Yoshitaka Tanaka, Nyan Htun & Tin Tin Yee (Orchid Press / AA Foundation, 2003, ISBN 9781919976198) is a richly illustrated, authoritative botanical volume documenting the extraordinary diversity of wild orchids in Myanmar (formerly Burma) — a region that remains one of the last great refuges for rare and endemic orchid species.
This first volume in a planned series — sometimes described as Volume 1 in the Wild Orchids in Myanmar project — brings together the scientific knowledge, field experience, and photographic artistry of its authors to survey numerous orchid species in their natural habitats, particularly within the rugged, remote landscapes of the Shan States. The authors combine detailed botanical observation with high‑quality imagery, offering both scientific description and visual appreciation of these remarkable plants.
Running to around 104 pages, Last Paradise of Wild Orchids blends precise taxonomic detail with breathtaking colour photography that captures flowers, foliage, and the environments in which they thrive. Wild Orchids in Myanmar is presented in English (with some editions also noting bilingual English/Japanese elements), and includes references that support further study. The volume’s focus on both widely known species and lesser documented taxa makes it valuable not only to hobbyists and orchid lovers, but also to professional botanists, conservationists, and researchers interested in Southeast Asian flora and biodiversity hotspots.
This edition — published under the Orchid Press/AA Foundation imprint — remains an important reference for anyone fascinated by orchid diversity, tropical botany, and conservation biology. By documenting species in situ, Wild Orchids in Myanmar elevates understanding of Myanmar’s remaining wild orchid populations and underscores the ecological significance of preserving these fragile ecosystems.
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