Page author: David Giblin
Calypso bulbosa var. americana
calypso, fairy-slipper, Venus-slipper
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to Washington, east to the Rocky Mountains, east across Canada to the Great Lakes region and eastern North America.
Habitat: Deep shade of cool, moist forests.
Flowers: April-July
Origin: Native
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Calypso bulbosa (L.) Oakes var. americana (R. Br.) Luer
Publication: Native Orchids U.S. & Canada. 336. 1975.
Publication: Native Orchids U.S. & Canada. 336. 1975.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Calypso americana R. Br.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Calypso bulbosa var. americana in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.
WA Flora Checklist: Calypso bulbosa var. americana checklist entry.
E-Flora BC: Calypso bulbosa var. americana atlas page.
CalPhotos: Calypso bulbosa var. americana photos.
USDA Plants: Calypso bulbosa var. americana information.
4 photographs:
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