Made in Taiwan On a return trip to an island nation, the plant explorer meets with unique species

摘要

THERE IS SOMETHING very appealing about the flora and fauna of an island, rooted in the premise that any land mass far enough removed from a mainland will fashion its life forms for a perfect fit. On numerous occasions aboard assorted chunks of sea-surrounded real estate, I have had the opportunity to untangle a subset of plants possessing a distinct dialect, while savoring the satisfying finiteness inherent in island ecology.