Large Yellow Lady's Slipper Cypripedium parviflorum var pubescens

Other common names: Larger Yellow Lady's Slipper Other scientific names: Cypripedium furcatum, Cypripedium pubescens Family: Orchid Family (Orchidaceae) Group: Orchids, Lady's Slippers Distinctive features: Lady's Slipper flower form, bright yellow. Similar species:   •   Small Yellow Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium parviflorum var makasin) - Smaller; purplish petals behind the "slipper".   •   Small White Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium candidum) - Small, white flowers; greenish petals.   •   Hybrid Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium parviflorum X C. candidum) - Small, white flowers; purplish petals. Flowers: Summer;  Yellow;  Irregular flowers;  Bright yellow, pouch shape. Petals (behind the "slipper") are green (Small Yellow Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium parviflorum var makasin) has reddish petals). Late spring - early summer. Height: 20-45 cm (8-18 in) Habitat: Forests, Fields and Open Areas, Wet Areas;  Moist woods, bogs. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 38    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 104    ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 90    Native/Non-native: Native Status: Uncommon, but common compared to other Lady's Slipper orchids. But in some places it is extremely common. Notes: There are two varieties of this orchid: Large Yellow Lady's Slipper and Small Yellow Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium parviflorum var makasin). When you find this orchid, do not disturb it. DO NOT transplant it - it will likely not survive. For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 528 photographs available, of which 5 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

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