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Paradise for a Day
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Silent Beauty
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Michigan State University
International Orchid Symposium
February 2010
Lady’s slipper flower trivia: The lady’s slipper in the USA is also called the moccasin flower.
Lady’s slipper orchids a.k.a. slipper orchids’ signature slipper-shaped pouches are actually modified labellums which trap insects so they have to climb up past the staminode to collect or deposit pollinia, thus fertilizing the flower.
Paphiopedilum flower trivia: The Paphiopedilums are also called Paphs in horticulture contain about 80 known species some are natural hybrids. Paphiopedilum slipper orchids are native to South China, India, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Center Spot
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Michigan State University
International Orchid Symposium
February 2010
Lady’s slipper flower trivia: The lady’s slipper in the USA is also called the moccasin flower.
Lady’s slipper orchids a.k.a. slipper orchids’ signature slipper-shaped pouches are actually modified labellums which trap insects so they have to climb up past the staminode to collect or deposit pollinia, thus fertilizing the flower.
Paphiopedilum flower trivia: The Paphiopedilums are also called Paphs in horticulture contain about 80 known species some are natural hybrids. Paphiopedilum slipper orchids are native to South China, India, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
