Cypripedium fasciculatum
Cypripedium fasciculatum Kellogg
Cypripedium fasciculatum, the clustered lady's slipper, is a species in the orchid genus Cypripedium. It is one of the three Cypripedium species native to western North America, along with C. montanum and C. californicum. This orchid is found in several U.S. states including California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. It was first described by Kellogg in 1879.
Description
Cypripedium fasciculatum is a member of the Orchidaceae family and is commonly known as the clustered lady's slipper. It is native to the western regions of North America and is found in a range that includes California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Along with C. montanum and C. californicum, it is one of the three Cypripedium species endemic to this region. The species was first published by Kellogg in 1879. Like other members of the Cypripedium genus, it is referred to as a lady's slipper due to the distinctive shape of its flowers.
Distribution
California · Colorado · Idaho · Montana · Oregon · Utah · Washington · Wyoming
Synonyms
Cypripedium fasciculatum var. pusillumCypripedium fasciculatum f. purpureumCypripedium fasciculatum f. virideCypripedium knightaeCypripedium pusillum