Other common names:
Moccasin Flower, Pink Moccasin Flower, Stemless Lady's Slipper Other scientific names: Cypripedium humile, Fissipes acaulis French names:
Cypripède acaule Family: Orchid Family (Orchidaceae) Group: Orchids, Lady's Slippers Distinctive features:
Classic Lady Slipper flower shape; pink. Similar species: • Showy Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium reginae) - larger; pouch light pink or almost white. Flowers: Summer; Red/Pink; Irregular flowers; Pink, hollow pouch-shaped, deep cleft in center. Late spring - summer. Leaves:
Two oval basal leaves, standing up. Height:
15-38 cm (6-15 in) Habitat: Wet Areas; Dry or moist woods, usually under Oak or Pine trees. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 22 Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 212 Native/Non-native:
Native Status:
uncommon.
Notes:
When you find this orchid, do not disturb it. DO NOT transplant it - it will not survive. This orchid is disappearing in the wild partly due to misguided attempts to transplant it, also due to habitat loss and intrusion by people who want to view these beautiful flowers.
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: acaule: stemless For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
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Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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