Cypripedium calceolus L.Yellow Lady's Slipper Orchid | |
Native CC = 8 CW = Amb MOC = 57 | |
© DETenaglia |
Family - Orchidaceae Stems - No info. yet. Leaves - No info. yet. Inflorescence - No info. yet. Flowers - No info. yet.
Flowering - April - June. Habitat - North and East-facing slopes of ravines, mesic, upland woods. Origin - Native to U.S., Europe, and Asia. Other info. - This showy and striking species can be found throughout Missouri. The plant is just one of a larger complex of plants which occur in Europe, Asia, and North America. At present, two varieties are recognized in Missouri. Variety parviflorum (Salisb.) Fernald has a corolla lip 2-3cm long, and 4-6 leaves per flowering stem. Variety pubescens (Willd.) Correll has a corolla lip 3-6cm long and 3-4 leaves per flowering stem. Both varieties are commonly scattered throughout the state. A rare white form of var. parviflorum has been collected in Missouri in a couple of southern counties. Photographs taken in Linville, NC., 4-30-03. |