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Etymology: Cypripedium: incorrect Latinization of ancient Greek words meaning "Venus's shoe"
Plants: erect, perennial forb Leaves: mostly surrounding the stem, oval Flowers: 6-parted; pouch yellow, often with purple veins; sepals usually twisted, green-yellow to purple-brown; inflorescence of 1 or 2 flowers; blooms May-June usually twisted, green-yellow to purple-brown; arranged in a 1-or 2- flowered cluster; blooms May-June Conservation Status: Native |
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