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Venus's Slipper (Calypso bulbosa)

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Field Notes

Description:

Small orchid. Bright pink, white and yellow. Approx. 4" tall

Habitat:

Narrow High mountain valley with stream: very mossy and damp.

Notes:

Gorgeous! Lived in Colorado all my life and this is my first spotting of this elusive flower.

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PublishedJune 17, 2010

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