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yellow lady slipper

Cypripedium calceolus var. pubescens

Photo by bejoubum
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Field Notes

Description:

Native to Minnesota. Perennial to 23" tall. One to several stems in a clump. Leaves 2 to 6 per stem, ovate, 3"-8" long. One to two flowers per stem; flowers with conspicuous yellow inflated pouch (or lady's slipper); blooms in May-June. Found most often in mesic (moderate moisture) hardwoods and conifer swamps, occasionally in roadside ditches.

Habitat:

my backyard

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Comments (3)
kyros.v
Great photo! If this was mine, I would be tempted to increase the brightness and contrast a little bit, and maybe make the colours a bit brighter... That would make this photo even more impressive. Just a suggestion... :-)
ShaumingLo
Beautiful orchid! Love to have them in my backyard too.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2012

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