Calypso bulbosa
(L.) Oakes
Fairy slipper, Fairyslipper orchid, Venus' slipper, Calypso orchid
Calypso bulbosa is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond.
Bloom Period
The blue points on the map indicate observations in Calflora.
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Jepson eFlora section:
monocot
USDA PLANTS group:
Monocot
Arid West: Equally likely to occur in wetlands and non wetlands
Mountains, Valleys and Coast: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands
Redwood Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, wetland-riparian
YouTube: Time Lapse of Flower Development and Seed Setting.
Jepson YouTube Channel: Calypso bulbosa var. occidentalis: Jepson Video for Calypso bulbosa var. occidentalis
[Wikipedia] Etymology: The genus Calypso takes its name from the Greek signifying concealment, as they tend to favor sheltered areas on conifer forest floors. The specific epithet, bulbosa, refers to the bulb-like corms. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
