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Cypripedium calceolus L.

lady’s slipper (Orchidaceae)

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At one time, only a single plant of Cypripedium calceolus remained in the wild in the British Isles. It has always been more abundant on the continent.

Dolomites, Italy; 2012-07-08

 lady’s slipper / Cypripedium calceolus: At one time, only a single plant of _Cypripedium calceolus_ remained in the wild in the British Isles. It has always been more abundant on the continent.

The flower of Cypripedium calceolus is unmistakeable.

Dolomites, Italy; 2012-07-08

 lady’s slipper / Cypripedium calceolus: The flower of _Cypripedium calceolus_ is unmistakeable.

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