Clustered lady's slipper
Cypripedium fasciculatum Kellogg
Cypripedium fasciculatum, known as the clustered lady's slipper, is a species in the orchid genus Cypripedium, native to western North America. It is one of three Cypripedium species endemic to the region, alongside C. montanum and C. californicum. The plant is found in several U.S. states, including California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Described by Kellogg in 1879, it is part of the Orchidaceae family.
Description
Cypripedium fasciculatum is a terrestrial orchid characterized by its clustered growth pattern and distinctive slipper-shaped flowers, a feature common to the Cypripedium genus. It is distributed across the western United States, where it typically inhabits moist, forested areas. The species is notable for its limited range and status as an endemic to western North America. Its scientific name was first published in 1879 by Kellogg. The plant is commonly known as the clustered lady's slipper in English.
Other common names
Clustered lady's slipper
Distribution
California · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · Oregon · Utah · Washington · Wyoming
Synonyms
Cypripedium fasciculatum var. pusillumCypripedium fasciculatum f. purpureumCypripedium fasciculatum f. virideCypripedium knightaeCypripedium pusillum