UNBC & Aleza Lake Research Forest
Plant Systems Database


Cypripedium passerinum    ( Sparrow-egg Ladyslipper )

Family: ORCHIDACEAE


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Species: Cypripedium passerinum (Richards.)

Depiction: This less common member of Cypripedium has distinct pink to purple spots on the lip of the lower petal. Sepals 3, petals 3 (2 upper petals and 1 lower petal forming a pouch-like structure).

Photo Location: Golden B.C

Photograph Date: June 19th, 2007

Photographer: Allan Carson


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