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Formosa's Lady's Slipper

Cypripedium formosanum Hayata
Formosa's Lady's Slipper
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Cypripedium formosanum, known as Formosa's Lady's Slipper, is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Taiwan and was first described in 1916 by Hayata.

Description

Cypripedium formosanum is an orchid species found exclusively in Taiwan. It belongs to the Orchidaceae family and was scientifically described in 1916 by Hayata. This plant is known by the common name Formosa's Lady's Slipper in both English and the target language. The species is recognized for its unique characteristics and is part of the broader genus Cypripedium.

Other common names

Formosa's Lady's Slipper

Distribution

TW · Global · Taiwan

Synonyms

Cypripedium japonicum var. formosanum

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