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Spotted Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium guttatum)

The Cypripedium guttatum, commonly known as the Spotted Lady's Slipper, is a captivating orchid prized for its unique appearance and relative rarity.

Considerations for Pets

• The text mentions the plant is found in gardens, suggesting it may be accessible to pets.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Cypripedium guttatum
• Common Names: Spotted Lady's Slipper, Yellow Spotted Lady's Slipper
• Genus: Cypripedium
• Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid Family)

Distribution and Habitat

• Cypripedium guttatum is a circumpolar species with a wide distribution.
• It can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
• In North America, it occurs in Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and northern Canada.
• The small white lady's-slipper, similar in size to some Yellow lady's-slippers, is native to the plains of the midwestern U.S.

Morphology and Characteristics

• The flowers have magenta and white splotches.
• The sac of the slipper-like lip is typically yellow and may be spotted with red inside.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• The Pink Lady's Slipper is mentioned in association with Rhizoctonia Fungus and the Six-spotted Tiger Beetle.

Further Information

• RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) offers help and information on Cypripedium guttatum.
• Dave's Garden provides a community for sharing tips and ideas for gardens, seeds, and plants.