Yellow Lady's
Slipper
Cypripedium
calceolus |
|
| Family |
Orchid (Orchidaceae) |
Photo by Roland Drayson, 2006 |
| Bloom |
Late Spring, Early Summer |
| Habitat |
Wet, Shade, Woods, Swamps, Bogs |
| Status |
Native Protected
Michigan Wildflower Do not Disturb! |
| Cycle |
Perennial |
| Height |
4-24" |
| Flower |
Each plant has 1-2 fragrant,
muddy yellow flowers. Each flower is an inflated pouch, surrounded by
4 brownish purple (actually 2 petals and 2 sepals) which are twisted
appearing like a cork screw. |
| Leaf |
Basal leaves, up to 8" long with
many deep parallel veins. Leaves are alternate and clasp the stem. |
| Notes |
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Photo by Roland Drayson, 2006 |
