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Family: Orchidaceae   Orchid Family

Genus: Cypripedium   Lady's Slipper
About 50 species of terrestrial hardy orchids that grow primarily in colder climates of the Northern Hemisphere, in North America, Europe, and Asia. The lip of the flower is slipper-shaped.

Scientific Name: Cypripedium L.
Common Name(s): Lady's Slipper, Moccasin Flower, Pink Lady Slipper
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ID: Hrb-CPVSS-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense
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ID: Hrb-CPVSS-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense, vegetative
plant imageCaption: plant image

ID: Hrb-CPVSS-003
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense