Pink Lady's Slipper Orchid - Cypripedium acaule #1
by Carol Senske
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Pink Lady's Slipper Orchid - Cypripedium acaule #1
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Carol Senske
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The pink lady's slipper orchid (Cypripedium acaule) is a beautiful, wild orchid that thrives in well-drained, moist, semi-shaded soils. It almost always fails transplant attempts because it requires a symbiotic relationship with a fungus to live. Picking the flowers means it will not propagate as the flowers must cycle completely for successful propagation. In other words, if you find them, enjoy them where they grow and leave them alone to grow another year.
There is a yellow version that I've never seen.
This picture was taken on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA, on May 20, 2011, in Barnstable County.
Here's a little more info on these beautiful wildflowers:
http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/cypripedium_acaule.shtml
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cypripedioideae
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March 22nd, 2012
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Comments (11)
Cori Caputo
Lovely ! And it's so nice it decided to grow against such a poetic background, the ones I spot are always surrounded by dead leaves. f.v ;-)
Carol Senske replied:
That was very considerate of it:>) Many were growing with dead leaves but this one was waiting for a person with a camera! LOL. Thanks for everything, Cori:>)
Sharon Burger
These are lovely, green rich mossy inviting colors to enjoy while shivering in Colorado.. beautiful Carol. Truly
Carol Senske replied:
I hope you're not shivering too badly. It's just about 80 here right now (too hot!). You always make me smile, Sharon. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the sweet comment. Happy weekend:>)
Randy Rosenberger
Phenomenal shot on this beauty, Carol! I just love the florals, but the moss and bark on the tree for your background, really kicks it into gear!!!! Wow! Love it! You get the big, "Elvis" F/V on this wondrous beauty!
Elizabeth Doran
Your welcome! and I love the as is, where is! Like the dirt still on the leaves and the fallen dead leaves on the ground . But the moss makes me feel like I can actually feel how soft it is!
Elizabeth Doran
I just love how untouched this piece is! Orchids are my favorite flower of all time but I would never buy one to have in my home because like you said it They belong outside in nature
Carol Senske replied:
Hi, Elizabeth:>). Thank you kindly for the sweet comment. I began photographing everything "as is, where is" and still rarely touch or move anything. I do process things more than I used to, but try to have the original available as well. This is "as is, where is":>).
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