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Fairy-slipper

Calypso bulbosa

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Asparagales ›Family: Orchidaceae ›Genus: Calypso

About

Calypso is a genus of orchids containing one species, Calypso bulbosa, known as the calypso orchid, fairy slipper or Venus's slipper. It is a perennial member of the orchid family found in undisturbed northern and montane forests. It has a small pink, purple, pinkish-purple, or red flower accented with a white lip, darker purple spottings, and yellow beard. The genus Calypso takes its name from the Greek signifying concealment, as they tend to favor sheltered areas...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fairy-slipper?
The scientific name of Fairy-slipper is Calypso bulbosa.
What kingdom does Fairy-slipper belong to?
Fairy-slipper belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Fairy-slipper belong to?
Fairy-slipper belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Fairy-slipper belong to?
Fairy-slipper belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does Fairy-slipper belong to?
Fairy-slipper belongs to the order Asparagales.
What family does Fairy-slipper belong to?
Fairy-slipper belongs to the family Orchidaceae.
What genus does Fairy-slipper belong to?
Fairy-slipper belongs to the genus Calypso.