58,642 observationsLeast Concern
pink lady's slipper
Cypripedium acaule
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Asparagales ›Family: Orchidaceae ›Genus: Cypripedium
About
Cypripedium acaule is a member of the orchid genus Cypripedium. Members of this genus are commonly referred to as lady's slipper orchids. First described in 1789 by Scottish botanist William Aiton, C. acaule is commonly referred to as the pink lady's slipper, stemless lady's-slipper, or moccasin flower. The pink lady's slipper is the provincial flower of Prince Edward Island, Canada and the state wildflower of New Hampshire, United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of pink lady's slipper is Cypripedium acaule.
- pink lady's slipper belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- pink lady's slipper belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- pink lady's slipper belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- pink lady's slipper belongs to the order Asparagales.
- pink lady's slipper belongs to the family Orchidaceae.
- pink lady's slipper belongs to the genus Cypripedium.