Cypripedium acaule

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stemless lady's slipper

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Other common names

camel's foot, dainty cups, Indian moccasin, moccasin flower, Noah's Ark, pink lady's slipper, red lady's slipper, squirrel shoes, two-leaved lady's slipper

Botanical Details

Family
Orchidaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Cypripedium are terrestrial orchids with slender rhizomes and soft fan-shaped leaves, spirally arranged or in opposite pairs. Flowers are born in racemes of up to 12 flowers during summer have white, pink, red or purple tepals and a yellow, white, pink or purple pouch
Name Status
Correct