Plant
Yellow Lady's Slipper
Cypripedium parviflorumAlso known as Moccasin Flower
Yellow lady's slipper is a terrestrial orchid with a pouch-shaped yellow lip beneath twisted brownish or purplish petals. Pleated leaves rise along the stem, and established plants often occur in small, slow-growing colonies.
Native OrchidWetland EdgePouch Flower
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyPhotosynthetic; depends on soil fungi, especially during germination and early growth
Predators
- Deer
- Slugs
- Leaf-feeding insects
ThreatsWetland drainage, collection, trampling, deer browsing, and disruption of soil fungi
HabitatsFens, damp woods, wet meadows, shorelines, calcareous slopes, and forest openings
Life spanLong-lived perennial; established plants may survive for decades
Classification
- FamilyOrchidaceae
- SpeciesCypripedium parviflorum
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Do not pick or transplant wild orchids; disturbed plants often fail after removal.
Responsible observation
- Distance: Photograph from firm ground without entering the colony.
- Identify: Look for a yellow pouch beneath narrow, twisting side petals.
- Protect: Leave roots, flowers, and surrounding soil completely undisturbed.
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