cypripedium calceolus
Definition
- Noun:
- A specific orchid species: Cypripedium calceolus is the scientific name for a terrestrial orchid species. It is characterized by its distinctive flower, which typically has maroon to purple-brown petals and sepals, and a prominent, slipper-shaped yellow lip (labellum).
Usage
- Noun:
- Cypripedium calceolus is considered a rare and protected wildflower in many parts of its range.
- Botanists study the habitat requirements of Cypripedium calceolus to aid in its conservation.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical taxonomy: The name is always written in italics, with the genus () capitalized and the specific epithet () in lowercase. It is often followed by the name of the botanist who first formally described it (the authority), e.g., L. (where "L." stands for Carl Linnaeus).
- The correct nomenclature for the species is Cypripedium calceolus.
Variants and Related Words
- Lady's slipper orchid / Yellow lady's slipper: These are common English names for and other similar species within the genus .
- The yellow lady's slipper is a beautiful sight in the forest.
Synonyms
- Lady's slipper: A general common name for orchids in the genus , which includes .
- Slipper orchid: Another general term referring to the characteristic flower shape of this and related genera.
Noun
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maroon to purple-brown orchid with yellow lip; Europe, North America and Japan
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