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Cypripedium calceolus var. pubescens
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.
my backyard
Spotted on May 25, 2010
Submitted on Jan 1, 2012
3 Comments
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... :-)
Beautiful orchid! Love to have them in my backyard too.
This loves your backyard! Beautiful.