"Fangshan Geopark is rich ... in its rare species of... flora. The park is located in the temperate zone...
there are 17 rare and endangered species of plants in the geopark, all belonging to the orchid family, such as the Coeloglossum viride, Corallorhiza trifida and Cypripedium guttatum." Article URL: http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/655935/rich_with_fauna_and_flora/index.html?source=r_science ********* related info : "Covering an areas of 953.95 square kilometers, Beijing Fangshan Geopark has eight districts, including Yesanpo National Geopark in Laishui County and Baishishan National Geopark in Laiyuan County, Hebei Province." source : http://www.hebei.com.cn/node2/english/hbxw/userobject1ai426179.html ********* Regards, VB _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com

