National Museum of Natural Science

The eastern lowlands are confined to the alluvial cliffs and steep terraces along the Mawuku and Luye rivers. Taitung cycads (Cycas taitungensis) have a unique, short tree-like appearance and are very hardy. This is a relic species, that is currently endangered. Species exhibited in this exhibit area are Diospyros eriantha, Severinia buxifolia, Arundo formosana and Selaginella tamariscina.