Lady Slipper Orchid 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

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

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USA, Washington, Kamiak Butte County Park. Close-up of lady slipper orchids. Credit as
USA, Washington State, Kamiak Butte County Park. Close-up of lady slipper orchids. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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

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The lady slipper orchid, scientifically known as Cypripedium reginae, is a stunning flower that captivates with its unique shape and delicate beauty. Also referred to as the pi or small white lady's-slipper (Cypripedium candidum), this enchanting orchid species never fails to mesmerize nature enthusiasts. Another variety of the lady slipper orchid is Cypripedium calceolus, which showcases elegance in every petal. Whether it's the Ladys Slipper Orchid or the Yellow ladys slipper orchid (Cypripedium parviflorum) found in New Brunswick, Canada during June, these flowers add a touch of vibrancy to any landscape they grace. In woodlands during springtime, two Ladys slipper orchids (Cypripedium calceolus) bloom harmoniously, creating a breathtaking sight. The Slipper Orchid (Cypripedium tibeticum) from Balangshan in Wolong, Sichuan Province, China boasts two exquisite flowers that exemplify nature's artistry. From Camosciara Mounts near Pescasseroli to the Swiss Alps in Switzerland during June when Lady's slipper orchids are in full bloom; their presence brings joy and tranquility wherever they grow. Even Reading in Massachusetts has its own share of beauty with the Ladys Slipper Orchid thriving there. One cannot overlook Washington's Kamiak Butte County Park where close-up shots reveal intricate details of these magnificent flowers. Credit must be given for capturing such awe-inspiring images that showcase the true essence of lady slipper orchids. Whether you encounter Cypripedioideae or any other variation of this captivating flower worldwide, one thing remains certain - their allure is unmatched. These elegant blooms serve as a reminder that even amidst chaos and uncertainty, nature continues to gift us with moments of pure wonder and beauty.