Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of wild orchid native to northeastern North America, characterized by its pale pink flowers and a distinctive, inflated, pouch-shaped lip (labellum). The plant is commonly known as the "showy lady's slipper" or "queen's lady's slipper."

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Cypripedium reginae is one of the largest and most spectacular native orchids in North America.
  • We found a beautiful specimen of Cypripedium reginae growing in the wet meadow.
  • Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the habitat of Cypripedium reginae.

Advanced Usage

• In Botanical Context: The name is used in scientific classification and formal botanical writing to precisely identify this species.
  • The study focused on the pollination ecology of Cypripedium reginae.

Variants and Related Words

• Showy lady's slipper (n): The common name for .
• Queen's lady's slipper (n): Another common name for this orchid.
• Cypripedium (n): The genus to which this species belongs, encompassing other "lady's slipper" orchids.

Synonyms

• Showy lady's slipper (n)
• Queen's lady's slipper (n)

Related Phrases

• Lady's slipper orchid: A general term for orchids of the genus , characterized by their slipper-shaped pouch.

Noun

1. pale pink wild orchid of northeastern America having an inflated pouchlike lip