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  綠野方舟— 丘陵上的原生特有畫布

  響應「國家植物園方舟計畫」精神，在雲天草原上的「綠野方舟」，是一場關於台灣原生與特有種植物的復興實驗。這裡暫別了傳統的人工花壇，改以 70% 的台灣原生與特有種植物為基底，搭配 30% 的花卉景觀廊帶，構築出一座生態庇護所。透過模擬山陵線的微地形起伏，一道道綠意與彩色的波浪，與遠方的山谷光影相互應和。風吹過的時候，您將看見台灣低海拔原野最原本、最純粹的模樣。

  ※【生態觀察小叮嚀】 這是一場「限時」的自然饗宴。 這裡不只有人類是訪客，夜晚與清晨無人職守時，山羌、獼猴與山豬也熱愛造訪這座方舟「大快朵頤」。儘管我們在外圍種植了防禦植物，但若遇到野生動物們胃口大開，地景可能隨時會改變。若想一睹花境全貌，請務必趁早來訪，見證這場人與野生動物共享的自然特展。

   紫色夢幻｜尋回島嶼的原生基因

  走進展區的核心，迎接視線的不是張揚的艷紅，而是一片內斂優雅的「紫色夢幻」。這是台灣土地原本的顏色。我們選用台灣原生種馬蘭（Aster indicus）仙草與魚腥草的深淺綠意，鋪設成大面積的野花草毯。這片綠意承載著「保種」的嚴肅使命——它們適應原本的氣候，擁有強韌的根系能涵養水源，並為蝴蝶與昆蟲提供最熟悉的蜜源。這裡每一朵綻放的野花，都是土地生命力最強悍的證明。

  視覺邊界｜繽紛的自然框景

  為了襯托原野的質樸，展區外環配置了高飽和度的色彩作為邊界。以一串紅與孔雀草組成的繽紛色帶，如同精緻的畫框般，將視線聚焦於中央珍貴的生態棲地。熱鬧的園藝花卉與寧靜的原生野草在此對話，展現出人與自然、觀賞與保育和諧共存的可能。

  五感食農｜從泥土到餐桌的距離

  美，不僅在於視覺，更在於嗅覺與觸覺的記憶。 深入花境，是連結日常生活的「食農教育區」。薄荷的清涼、紫蘇的異香、艾草的沉穩，這些民俗與藥用植物在此蓬勃生長。透過「森之餐桌」的地景裝置，我們將餐桌搬進了森林，讓植物的知識不再是書本上的文字，而是鼻尖與指尖最真實的觸動。

  地景互動｜人與自然的合影

  這座原鄉花境中，隱藏著兩個讓您成為風景一部分的角落：

  • 原野之窗 (The Window of Wild) 透過巨型的竹木框景，將層疊的紫色花浪與背後的武荖坑山巒收納為一幅畫。駐足框後，人便走進了這幅名為「自然」的藝術品中，成為風景的一部分。

  • 花丘迷蹤 (Floral Hill Maze) 沿著蜿蜒的小徑登上 1.5 公尺高的微型丘陵，換個高度俯瞰大地。眼前的花田如波浪般起伏，那是模擬山稜律動的綠色地景，也是讓人心曠神怡的開闊視野。

「最美的風景，往往源自土地原本的樣子。」這裡沒有過度的雕琢，只有野地的呼吸、原生的力量，以及萬物共生的寧靜美好。期待您在雲天草原，遇見這份屬於台灣本土的綠色寶藏。

  【藝術巡禮】 當您走出這片綠色方舟，請別忘了抬頭。在出口處，您將遇見由藝術家范志明與邵惠琴以漂流木共同創作的震撼之作—《森靈之冠》，為這趟自然之旅畫下充滿靈性的句點。

The Green Ark: A Canvas of Native Flora on the Hills

Responding to the spirit of the "National Botanical Gardens Ark Plan," the "Green Ark" situated on the Cloud Sky Grassland is a restoration experiment dedicated to Taiwan's native and endemic plants.

Here, we bid farewell to traditional artificial flower beds. Instead, we have constructed an ecological shelter using 70% native and endemic plants as a foundation, accented by 30% landscape floral corridors. Through micro-terrains that simulate the undulating ridge lines of mountains, waves of greenery and color echo the light and shadow of the distant valleys. When the wind blows, you will witness the purest, most original form of Taiwan's low-altitude wilderness.

※ [Eco-Observation Note] This is a "limited-time" natural feast. Humans are not the only visitors here. In the quiet of the night and early morning, Reeve's muntjacs, Formosan macaque, and wild boars love to visit this Ark to "dine." Although we have planted defensive vegetation on the perimeter, if our wildlife friends have a hearty appetite, the landscape may change at any moment. To see the floral border in its full glory, please visit early to witness this natural exhibition shared by humans and wildlife.

Purple Fantasy | Retrieving the Island's Native Genes

Walking into the core of the exhibition, you are not greeted by loud, flashy reds, but by an introverted, elegant "Purple Fantasy."

This is the original color of the Taiwanese land. We have selected the pale purple of the native Indian Kalimeris (Aster indicus), interwoven with the deep and light greens of Chinese Mesona (Platostoma palustre) and Fish Mint (Houttuynia cordata), to pave a vast carpet of wildflowers. This greenery carries the serious mission of "Germplasm Preservation"—adapted to the local climate, their strong roots retain water, and they provide the most familiar nectar sources for butterflies and insects. Every blooming wildflower here is proof of the land's resilient vitality.

Visual Boundary | A Colorful Natural Frame

To highlight the rustic nature of the wilderness, the outer ring of the exhibition uses high-saturation colors as a boundary. A colorful ribbon composed of Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens) and French Marigolds (Tagetes patula) acts like a delicate picture frame, focusing your vision on the precious ecological habitat in the center. Here, lively garden flowers converse with quiet native wildflowers, demonstrating the possibility of harmony between humans and nature, and between viewing and conservation.

Five Senses & Agri-Food | The Distance from Soil to Table

Beauty lies not only in vision but also in the memory of smell and touch. Deep within the floral border is the "Agri-Food Education Zone" that connects to daily life. The coolness of Mint (Mentha), the unique scent of Perilla (Perilla frutescens), and the steadiness of Mugwort (Artemisia) grow vigorously here. Through the "Dining in the Forest" landscape installation, we have moved the dining table into the woods, making plant knowledge not just text in books, but a real touch on your fingertips and a scent in the air.

【Landscape Interaction: A Photo with Nature】

Hidden within this native floral border are two corners designed to make you a part of the scenery:

• The Window of Wild: Through a giant frame constructed from bamboo and wood, the layered waves of purple flowers and the Wulaokeng mountains behind them are captured as a single painting. When you stand behind the frame, you walk into this artwork named "Nature" and become part of the view.

• Floral Hill Maze: Follow the winding path up a 1.5-meter high micro-hill to overlook the earth from a new perspective. The flower fields before you undulate like waves—a green landscape simulating the rhythm of mountain ridges, offering a refreshing and open panoramic view.

"The most beautiful scenery often comes from the land's original appearance."

There is no excessive carving here, only the breathing of the wild, native power, and the quiet beauty of symbiosis. We look forward to you meeting this green treasure that belongs to Taiwan on the Cloud Sky Grassland.

【Art Tour】 As you walk out of this Green Ark, don't forget to look up. At the exit, you will encounter the shocking work "The Crown of Forest Spirits" (Sen Ling Zhi Guan), created with driftwood by artists Fan Zhi-ming and Shao Hui-qin, drawing a spiritual conclusion to this journey through nature.