cypripedium
Noun
Meaning
A genus of orchidaceous plants including the lady's slipper.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
slipper orchid
genus Cypripedium
moccasin flower
lady's slipper
rattlesnake plantain
large yellow lady's slipper
pink lady's slipper
yellow lady's slipper
indian moccasin
spotted lady's slipper
venus's shoe
squirrel foot
shoester
american valerian
small white lady's slipper
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Examples
All year, Cypripedium montanum, the mountain lady slipper lingers out of sight in the sod, bidding its time in seed or stem, waiting for the stirring summons to rise and shine — much like the summer campers in nearby Oakland Camp.