California Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium californicum A.Gray
Cypripedium californicum, known as the California Lady's Slipper, is a species in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the western United States, particularly found in California and Oregon. This orchid is part of the genus Cypripedium, which includes the lady's slipper orchids. The species was first described in 1868 by A. Gray.
Description
Cypripedium californicum is a native orchid of the western United States, occurring in California and Oregon. It belongs to the Orchidaceae family and is part of the Cypripedium genus, which is known for its distinctive lady's slipper flowers. The species was formally published in 1868 by Asa Gray. It is commonly referred to as the California Lady's Slipper in English.
Other common names
California Lady's Slipper
Distribution
Global · California · Oregon