Sparrow's-egg Lady's Slipper
NameSparrow's-egg Lady's Slipper
Species NameCypripedium passerinum
Common NameSparrow's-egg Lady's Slipper
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)5
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stems, finely hairy
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive white, slipper-shaped flowers with faint purple spotting; herbaceous, hairy stems.
Description
This image depicts a cluster of wild Sparrow's-egg Lady's Slipper orchids, not a cultivated bonsai specimen. The plants feature distinctive white, slipper-shaped pouches with faint spotting, supported by upright, hairy herbaceous stems and broad green leaves, growing in their natural habitat.
