Farges' Cypripedium

Cypripedium fargesii is a member of the Orchidaceae, a diverse family of flowering plants. It is native to regions in North-Central and South-Central China and has a global distribution. The species was formally published in 1894 by the botanist Franch. As part of the genus Cypripedium, it shares characteristics typical of slipper orchids, known for their distinctive pouch-like lip. This species is recognized by its specific geographic occurrence and taxonomic classification within the orchid family.