In this lesson, Professor Krause introduces the wondrous plants of southwest China, a lush biodiversity hotspot, and area of rich cultural diversity.

Travel to the remote area of Wolong to become acquainted with the colorful mountainous plants of China, featuring orchids, gentians, and pedicularis.

Join Professor Krause to continue a colorful plant journey through Wolong’s alpine meadows and woodland edges to discover peonies, orchids, asters, and more!

In this lesson, travel to the alpine grasslands of southwest China to find roses, honeysuckle, peonies, irises, poppies, and more.

Join Professor Krause in the remote area of Stone Mountain in Sichuan Province to explore the rich and colorful flora of the Tibetan Plateau!

Follow Professor Krause on his journey to explore the incredible plant life of Yunnan, including rhododendrons, jasmine, irises, and lilies.

In this lesson, Professor Krause heads to Yunnan’s Cangshan area in summer to find beautiful and unusual plants, including orchids, irises, and rhododendrons.

Professor Krause continues his journey through Yunnan, and in this lesson takes some time to describe the landscape, culture, and history of Shigu.

In this lesson, explore the bountiful plant life of Yunnan’s forests and seasonal pools in the rich area near the Yangtze-Mekong River divide.

In this lesson, investigate the plants of Yunnan’s glacial valley Gang Ho Ba to find lilac, abundant Cypripedium orchids, and the very strange Helwingia plant.