Small White Lady's Slipper Cypripedium candidum

Family: Orchid Family (Orchidaceae) Group: Orchids, Lady's Slippers Distinctive features: Small plant, closely resembles Small Yellow Lady's Slipper except for flower colour. Similar species:   •   Small Yellow Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium parviflorum var makasin) - Flowers are bright yellow; petals (behind the "slipper") are purplish.   •   Hybrid Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium parviflorum X C. candidum) - Flowers white; purplish petals.   •   Large Yellow Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium parviflorum var pubescens) - Flowers yellow; larger; greenish petals. Flowers: Spring, Summer;  White;  Irregular flowers Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 38    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 14    Native/Non-native: Native Status:   S-Rank: S1  G-Rank: G4 Rare. For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 57 photographs available, of which 7 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page

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