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Mountain Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium montanum)

Mountain lady's slipper (Cypripedium montanum) is an uncommon orchid which is native to California and endemic to western North America. This beautiful and unique wildflower typically occurs under forest canopies in montane habitats and is easily recognized by its bright white labellum (pouch or "slipper") and dark purple, spiraling petals and sepals.


Mountain lady's slipper (Cypripedium montanum), close-up of a plant with two flowers blooming from a single stalk. Plumas National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Plumas County, California, USA.
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Mountain lady's slipper (Cypripedium montanum), wide-angle documentary view showing a large group of orchids in relation to their natural habitat. Plumas National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Plumas County, California, USA.
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Mountain lady's slipper (Cypripedium montanum), two wildflowers facing each other with dramatic side lighting. Plumas National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Plumas County, California, USA.
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Mountain lady's slipper (Cypripedium montanum). Plumas National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Plumas County, California, USA.
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Mountain lady's slipper (Cypripedium montanum), close-up with emphasis on the yellow staminode and bright white labellum (slipper). Note the dark red spots on the staminode and the pink veins on the labellum. Plumas National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Plumas County, California, USA.
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Mountain lady's slipper (Cypripedium montanum), single specimen clearly illustrating the orchid's signature spiraling petals (left and right) and sepals (above and below). Plumas National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Plumas County, California, USA.
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Mountain lady's slipper (Cypripedium montanum), single specimen with soft focus on its lower leaves. Plumas National Forest, Sierra Nevada, Plumas County, California, USA.
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