Cypripedioideae Collection

Cypripedium reginae, ladys slipper orchid. Also known as pi
Although the current name of this orchid is Cypripedium reginae, the name on the original plate reads Cypripedium spectabile, which may have been the name accepted at the time

Cypripedium calceolus, Ladys slipper orchid
Watercolour from British Orchids (1792-1817), by Franz Andreas Bauer (1758-1840). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Cypripedium candidum, small white lady s-slipper
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Cypripedium calceolus, Ladys Slipper Orchid
Originally published in: Paxtons magazine of botany, and register of flowering plants. Published in London. December 1836. Natural History Museums Botany Library. Plate Collection number 169

Yellow ladys slipper orchid (Cypripidium calceolus) reintroduced at Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve, Lancashire, England, UK, May

Two Ladys slipper orchids (Cypripedium calceolus) in flower in spring in woodland near Kuressaare, Saaremaa, Estonia

Venus Slipper Orchid

Slipper orchid (Cypripedium tibeticum), two flowers. Balangshan, Wolong, Sichuan Province, China. June

Yellow ladys slipper orchid (Cypripedium parviflorum) New Brunswick, Canada, June

Ladys slipper (Cypripedium calceolus) in flower, Camosciara Mounts, near Pescasseroli, Abruzzo, Italy, June

Lady's slipper orchid (Cypripedium calceolus) in flower, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. June

Ladys Slipper (Cypripedium Calceolus) (colour litho)
2639353 Ladys Slipper (Cypripedium Calceolus) (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Closeup of a lady's slipper orchid with two flowers and a bud

Ladyśs Slipper Orchid (Cypripedium calceolus), Bavaria, Germany

Sketch of Cypripedium reginae / spectabile by Robert Brown
A sketch by Robert Brown, the eminent botanist

Paphiopedilum sp
Plate 868 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Ladys slipper orchid

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"Cypripedioideae: The Enchanting World of Lady's Slipper Orchids" Delicate and captivating, a subfamily of orchids that includes the stunning Cypripedium reginae, also known as the lady's slipper orchid. With its vibrant pink petals and unique slipper-shaped pouch, Cypripedium reginae stands out as a true beauty in the world of flowers. Another member of this enchanting subfamily is Cypripedium candidum, commonly referred to as the small white lady's-slipper. Its pure white blooms exude elegance and grace. Nature never ceases to amaze with species like Cypripedium calceolus, which boasts an exquisite ladys slipper orchid variety found across different regions worldwide. Witnessing two Ladys slipper orchids (Cypripedium calceolus) blooming together in a woodland during springtime is truly a sight to behold—a celebration of nature's wonders. Journey to China's Balangshan in Sichuan Province and discover the rare Slipper Orchid (Cypripedium tibeticum), showcasing its delicate flowers against breathtaking landscapes. Venture into Canada's New Brunswick region in June, where you can find the mesmerizing Yellow ladys slipper orchid (Cypripedium parviflorum) adding bursts of sunshine to lush surroundings. In Italy's Camosciara Mounts near Pescasseroli, witness the majestic Ladys slipper (Cypripedium calceolus) proudly displaying its intricate blossoms amidst picturesque scenery. High up in Switzerland's Swiss Alps during June, be enchanted by the Lady’s slipper orchid (Cypripedium calceolus), gracefully adorning meadows with its delicate blooms.