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California Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium californicum)

California lady's slipper (Cypripedium californicum) is a rare and endangered orchid species endemic to a small area of northern California and southwestern Oregon. This beautiful wildflower typically grows on stream banks or other wet environments, and is distinguished by its greenish-yellow petals and sepals and bright white labellum or "slipper."


California lady's slipper (Cypripedium californicum), multiple orchid wildflowers in bloom under beautifully diffused light. Plumas National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Plumas County, California, USA.
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California lady's slipper (Cypripedium californicum), unique angle looking downward into the labellum (slipper). Plumas National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Plumas County, California, USA.
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California lady's slipper (Cypripedium californicum). Plumas National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Plumas County, California, USA.
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California lady's slipper (Cypripedium californicum), detailed close-up of a pair of orchid flowers. Plumas National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Plumas County, California, USA.
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California lady's slipper (Cypripedium californicum), wide angle documentary view showing the orchid in relation to its environment. Plumas National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Plumas County, California, USA.
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California lady's slipper (Cypripedium californicum), record shot of the entire plant. Plumas National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Plumas County, California, USA.
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Next Plant: Clustered lady's slipper (Cypripedium fasciculatum)



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