Reintroduction of moth orchids makes Orchid Island true to name - CNA ENGLISH NEWS: "Taipei, Aug. 16 (CNA) Taiwan's outlying Orchid Island, or Lanyu, has successfully reintroduced its indigenous Phalaenopsis orchids after three years of efforts, making the island once more true to its name, Lanyu township chief Chiang Tuo-li said Tuesday.
The flowers, commonly known as Taiwanese grandma, almost disappeared three years ago in the wild on the outlying island because too many people were picking them illegally.
Lanyu began trying to reintroduce the plants in 2008 and has since planted over 1,000 back into the wild. The township also marked the 150 locations"
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