Definition

Noun: 1. A type of orchid: A specific orchid plant (Cypripedium parviflorum or related species) characterized by its slipper-shaped pouch (labellum), which is typically yellow. The flowers often have maroon to purple-brown sepals and petals surrounding the yellow lip. It is native to regions including Europe, North America, and Japan.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted a rare yellow lady-slipper growing in the shaded forest.
  • The yellow lady-slipper is a protected wildflower in many states.
  • Botanists study the habitat requirements of the yellow lady-slipper.

Advanced Usage

• As a subject of conservation: The term is often used in contexts discussing plant conservation and native wildflower preservation.
  • Protecting the wetland is crucial for the survival of the yellow lady-slipper.

Variants and Related Words

• Lady's slipper (n): The common name for the broader genus .
• Cypripedium parviflorum (n): The primary scientific name for this orchid.
• Orchid (n): The general family of flowering plants to which it belongs.

Synonyms

• Moccasin flower (n): A common regional name for the same plant.
• Yellow lady's slipper orchid (n): A fuller descriptive synonym.

Noun

1. maroon to purple-brown orchid with yellow lip; Europe, North America and Japan