Species Orchid, Cypripedium, Ram's Head Lady Slipper Orchid

I believe this is an endangered orchid. It should be reported at least to you local or state horticulture society as to location and SHO...Read MoreULD NOT be moved unless in danger of being destroyed.

We were fortunate to capture photos of this rare orchid on a botanical field trip to Bruce Peninsula, Ontario in June. Scattered through...Read Moreout a park at Singing Sands, we found as many as 15-20 plants growing under the canopy of low growing yews.

The specific epithet arietinum is the Latin meaning "like a ram," in reference to the fanciful similarity of the flower of this species t...Read Moreo a ram's head.